General

Wandering through the streets of Antwerp you will soon come across the Town Square. A beautiful and medieval market place with one side dominated by the Houses of The Guild. Not far from the city center is the Steen, a small castle that can be seen from within the heart of the city.
The Meir is the most famous shopping street of Antwerp. The Dutch have have given pedestrians priority here and made this is a car free zone. Shoppers and sight seers can stroll through it passageways and enjoy its beauty without the pressure and noise that comes from traffic .
Antwerp is steeped in history. Look closely at the walls of St. Paul's Church to see evidence of war damage. However it still stands firm and beautiful.
Next to St. Paul's Church you will find over 63 rock statues, depicting the passion of Christ.
There are a number of churches well worth a visit. Our Lady's Cathedral is perhas one of most beautiful. Also check the detailed gold carvings on the ceiling of Carolus Borromeus Church. Above the alter you will find a single painting hanging from the wall that can be changed because of an ancient mechanism.

Museums

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts is a must for visitor to see. This neoclassical art temple holds numerous amount of artwork from some of Belgium's most famous artists. When visiting this museum you can get an audio guide of the most important works of art included in your admission.
The Folklore Museum holds the key points of the festivities, art, magic, recreational and social life that the people of Antwerp live by. You can also find a well kept eighteenth-century pharmacy and well over 150 puppets.
The Diamond Museum is known as the largest Diamond Museum in the entire world. This is definitely something for the ladies. You find tons of beautiful jewelry and even replicas of the British Crown Jewels that contain two of the world's largest diamonds.

Finally

Despite its amazing history Antwerp is a thoroughly modern city. Port of Antwerp is one of the busiest in Europe. Antwerp perhaps epitomises the Dutch genius of mixing a long history with the realities of the modern world.