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antwerp

The city of impressive architecture and buzzing nightlife.

Appreciated by fashionistas, art lovers and diamond dealers, Flanders’ capital of cool, and the country’s second-largest city, revels in fame and fortune. The whole city is something of an architectural masterpiece and most distinctive is its Gothic and Flemish baroque architecture. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries it was the home of Pieter-Paul Rubens, northern Europe’s most notable baroque artist.

Endless Possibilities
Antwerp displays a list of endless possibilities all located in this pocketsize yet cosmopolitan metropolis. The old city centre, built around the country’s most impressive cathedral, is as beautiful and intimate as it was centuries ago. Tucked away in cobbled lanes are countless restaurants and bars, antique shops, art galleries, exclusive chocolate outlets and designer boutiques. Antwerp’s role as a celebrated fashion hub means it is a magnet for shoppers and twice a year, the city’s most prestigious designers launch their annual stock sales. For a city of its size, it boasts an astonishing number of world-acclaimed fashion designers: Dries Van Noten, Veronique Branquinho and Dirk Bikkembergs to name but a few, and brands such as Theo and Kipling. Many have set up boutiques on the Nationalestraat and surrounds. Alongside the fashion scene, Antwerp’s club culture has expanded greatly in recent years and the city runs on party time with numerous festivals taking place throughout the city in the summer months as well as Het Eilandje, the regenerated docklands and to the north and south of the city all beat to the coolest city vibes.

Ultra-Chic
There are several stunning boutique properties in Antwerp, including De Witte Lelie and Hotel Julien, which can be considered destinations in their own right, having already built up an international following. Housed in old buildings, but decorated with a mix of contemporary style and antique furnishings, a visit to either is like staying in someone's ultra-chic home. For more stylish hotels visit our website.

Zuid neighbourhood
Cool areas of Antwerp include the Zuid neighbourhood with its Art Nouveau buildings and artistic vibe, thanks to museums and galleries, and a plethora of bars and restaurants. The docklands, to the north of the city, is currently undergoing a huge overhaul and looks set to be a hip new destination in its own right.

Cosmoplitan, confident and full of contrasts... Cool culture, hip bars and diamonds shine in this fashion-forward city.

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