Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Antwerp Province, Flanders

May 28, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Antwerp Province, Belgium including Antwerpen-Centraal, Cathedral of Our Lady, Museum Plantin-Moretus, Rubens House (Rubenshuis), Grote Markt, St. Rumbold's Cathedral, ZOO Planckendael, Fort Breendonk, MAS - Museum aan de Stroom, Zimmer Tower.
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1. Antwerpen-Centraal

Koningin Astridplein 27, Antwerp 2018 Belgium +32 2 528 28 28 http://www.belgianrail.be/en/stations-and-train/search-a-station/6/antwerpen-centraal.aspx
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4.5 based on 8,287 reviews

Antwerpen-Centraal

Leopold II had this unusual rail station built as a neo-Baroque monument to the railway age in 1905.

Reviewed By HenkSpring - Antwerp, Belgium

Although an operating railway station the out and inside are worth a visit for its monumental grandeur. A late 19th. century with beautiful facade and a majestic interior. Look at the marble floors in the main hall, all made out of Belgian marble. Look up inside to the dome. A must do is have a coffee in the cafetaria (or foyer), when you walk in from the front go up the stairs and take a right. Beautifull interior, like a time capsule. The level ground platforms have an impressive glasshouselike ceiling. In the late 20th. century extensive works were carried out such as a tunnel underneath and a shopping centre in excavated levels without disturbing the main historical structure.

2. Cathedral of Our Lady

Groenplaats 21, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 213 99 51 [email protected] http://www.dekathedraal.be/
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4.5 based on 3,480 reviews

Cathedral of Our Lady

Reviewed By Roangori - Antwerp, Belgium

Impressive cathedral, interesting walking around with a guide, for free, getting to know how Antwerp was and still us an important city, harbour.. my goal visiting is admiring Peter Paul Rubens masterpieces

3. Museum Plantin-Moretus

Vrijdagmarkt 22, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 221 14 50 [email protected] http://www.museumplantinmoretus.be/
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4.5 based on 1,321 reviews

Museum Plantin-Moretus

Walk into the printing press and the Plantin-Moretus family home as though you were a family friend paying a visit 400 years ago. Explore the house, the garden and the press in the only museum in the world on the UNESCO World Heritage list. - the two oldest printing presses in the world and more than 20.000 lead letters - 30.000 old books, illustrated manuscripts and other treasures of European printing - a beautiful baroque garden hidden within the walls of the museum

Reviewed By 267christophere - Cologne, Germany

Having to choose either Rubenshuis or the Plantin-Moretus museum due to the limited time I had during my stay, I decided on the latter and loved it. The rooms of this printing house are incredible and the collection of printing tools, printed books and manuscripts is really interesting. You can either take an audio guide (2€) or borrow copies of museum guides provided in the first room (free) to navigate through the exhibit (I took both). The staff was extremely friendly and helpful too. The museum does a great job in showing the many aspects of the Plantin-Moretus business and there is so much to learn about the printing process in general. Unfortunately, the museum shop was closed for inventory when I was there, so I am already looking forward to my next visit.

4. Rubens House (Rubenshuis)

Wapper 9-11, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 201 15 55 [email protected] http://www.rubenshuis.be/Museum_Rubenshuis_EN/Rubenshuis_EN.html
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4.5 based on 2,364 reviews

Rubens House (Rubenshuis)

Reviewed By MinkusMe

Amazing to be able to walk around Reuben's house - it is opulent and has a huge garden. Reuben's life as an artist is intrinsic to the building so is interesting from this perspective, as well as the art on display. If you are just interested in seeing a beautiful town house from the 17th Century, it is worth a visit for this.

5. Grote Markt

Antwerp 2800 Belgium 215474845 http://www.visitantwerp.be
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4.5 based on 3,238 reviews

Grote Markt

Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.

6. St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Onder-den-Toren 12, Mechelen 2800 Belgium +32 15 29 40 30 [email protected] http://sintromboutstoren.mechelen.be
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4.5 based on 822 reviews

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Reviewed By Trekker2020 - Washington DC, United States

The cathedral can be seen from miles! It is truly an amazing tall building dominating Mechelen’s skyline. At one end of the main square, the church rises above the splendid architecture of both private and public buildings, including the city hall and others. The interior is equally impressive with a number of chapels decorated with wonderful paintings and sculptures. Mechelen is not as visited as other Belgian cities, but it is truly one of the most beautiful towns in Europe but without the hordes of travelers and visitors. When we visited St. Rumbold, there was a haunting exhibition of the stations of the cross juxtaposed with pictures of WWI. Truly moving. When in Mechelen, I highly recommend a visit to the cathedral and if you have time, go up the tower and enjoy the views.

7. ZOO Planckendael

Leuvensesteenweg 582, Mechelen 2812 Belgium +32 15 41 49 21 [email protected] http://www.zooplanckendael.be/
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4.5 based on 1,084 reviews

ZOO Planckendael

8. Fort Breendonk

Brandstraat 57, Willebroek 2830 Belgium +32 3 860 75 24 [email protected] http://www.breendonk.be
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4.5 based on 366 reviews

Fort Breendonk

Reviewed By goldeneaglepilot - New Port Richey, United States

If you are into world war II history and if the dark side of the Nazi amry is of interest to you, then this visit is a chilling reminder of some of the atrocities that took place behind the barbed wire and in the dampened rooms of these prison camps!

9. MAS - Museum aan de Stroom

Hanzestedenplaats 1, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 338 44 00 [email protected] http://www.mas.be
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4.5 based on 3,475 reviews

MAS - Museum aan de Stroom

10. Zimmer Tower

Zimmerplein 18, Lier 2500 Belgium +32 3 800 03 95 http://www.zimmertoren.be
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Zimmer Tower

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