Antwerp has become the haunt of fashion moguls, nightclub queens, art lovers and diamond merchants. The capital of Belgium has a fresh new air where one can revel in the fame and fortunes of other people. The most characteristic of the city : its timelessness.
The center is quite old. It is built around the most imposing cathedral in the country that is still as beautiful as it was centuries ago. You will find beautiful hiding places through its cobbled streets and small alleys with endless restaurants and bars, antique shops, art galleries, chocolate shops, designer boutiques and important jewelers.
In short, we could say that Antwerp is one of the best cities in the world to waste money . The entire city resembles an architectural museum thanks, mainly, to its medieval fortress that is located on the banks of the river facing the sea. The most distinctive thing is its Baroque and Flemish Gothic architecture. The city was the home of Pieter Paul Rubens , the greatest artist in Northern Baroque Europe. A visit to his house and his studio in the city center will give you an idea of what his fabulous life was like.
Fashion has made Antwerp a great magnet for shoppers. For a city of its size, it has a large number of shops of the most fashionable designers you can imagine. Also, thanks to this modernization, gay culture is very present. The so-called “club culture” has been expanding over time and countless parties are held .