If you love culture, history and bustling squares, you’ll discover the city’s most iconic sights in the city centre.
Do you prefer to stay in the heart of the city? Then the historic centre is the neighbourhood for you. It’s the most popular neighbourhood in Antwerp, full of sights, cafés and restaurants. Lose yourself in the narrow, cobbled streets until you reach the Grote Markt, with its guild houses and the impressive Renaissance-style town hall. Take a look at the statue of Brabo, who, according to legend, threw a hand into the river, thereby giving the city its name. You shouldn’t miss Hendrik Conscienceplein either, one of the cosiest squares in the city. The historic centre borders the student district, which means it’s always lively during the week.
