Antwerp Hotel Guide

Antwerp is a city in Belgium, which is a center ofcastles and Renaissance villas as you eat and drink at
commerce. It has a population of just under half athe local cafes. The city is well known for its museums
million people and is the capital of Antwerpen province,and galleries which demonstrate artistically the different
one of the three areas of Belgium. The city is situatedmoods of the city.Included in the art galleries are the
on the right side of the Scheldt River.The city is quiteworks of the 15th century Flemish Master Jan Van
old, its name being mentioned as far back as the 4thEyck, and 17th century Baroque artists such as
century. It was the headquarters of Edward III, and theAntoon Van Dyck. The city has also been given
golden age of the city is closely related to the Age ofinternational recognition as a city known for its fashion
Exploration. The city has had three economic booms indesign. Many students who have graduated from the
its history, the first being the result of the pepperRoyal Academy of Fine Arts have went on to
industry and later silver.When it comes to tourism,become world famous designers.Thos who enjoy
Antwerp is gravely underrated. This can be consideredwildlife will want to visit the Antwerp Zoo, which is
bad or good depending on the tastes of the traveler. Ifworld famous and is located in the center of the city.
you want to travel off the beaten track to a city,Next door to the Antwerp Zoo is the Central Sation,
which isn't as well known as Brussels, Antwerp is awhich visitors will also want to see. Like Brussels,
great place for you.Antwerp is one of the mostAntwerp is fairly expensive, and visitors will want to
important cities in Belgium when it comes to culturebring ample sums of money when touring this city.If
and economy. Along with New York and South Africa,you are looking for a tourist spot where you can avoid
Antwerp is one of the most important centers for thethe large crowds and head off the beaten track,
diamond industry. The city also has a large seaportAntwerp is a city you will want to visitRahul viz
and is an important area for oil refineries.Very fewrecommends that you visit Antwerp Hotels for more
cities perfectly mix the medieval with the modern, butinformation.
Antwerp does this well. You will be amazed by the