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Antwerpen's Essential Treasures

Antwerpen’s historic core showcases a wealth of architectural and cultural landmarks, ranging from the Gothic splendor of the Cathedral of Our Lady, housing masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, to the Renaissance-style City Hall on the Great Market Square. The city features significant UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Plantin-Moretus Museum, home to the world’s oldest printing presses, and the opulent Antwerp Central Railway Station. This collection spans the medieval fortress of Het Steen, the hidden 16th-century Vlaeykensgang alleyway, and the Baroque interior of St. Carolus Borromeus Church.