South of antwerp
Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten boasts of an excellent collection of paintings from the 15th century right up to the 20th century. The museum's permanent collection has masters such as Peter Paul Rubens, Brueghel, Van Eyck, Anthony Van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, and James Ensor to name a few. NOTE: the Museum was closed from October 2010 for heavy reconstruction work. Some of the collection will be temporarily displayed at the new Museum an de Stroom in the port area when it opens in May 2011.
Het Muntplein
A place where graffiti artists can make artwork without being chased by police. There are often very nice creations. Graffiti contests occur on a regular basis.
Middelheim Park
 the center of antwerp is not very big, and once you cross the ring road, you will mainly see suburbs. there are some nice parks outside the ring road the middelheim park is one of them. it houses a permanent open-air exhibition of modern sculpture, including work by famous artists such as rodin, hans arp, henry moore, and many others.
Since the restoration a couple of years ago, the south of the city is known as the trendy part.The centre of this piece of the city is a huge square called de gedempte zuiderdokken which simply means, 'the filled-up southern docks'. In the sixties, this was an abandoned trade dock. They filled up the dock in an attempt to expand the city. The high crime rate in the region made it a very cheap place to live. This was a blessing for the local art world, which started to flourish, making the region trendy and safe over the years. Today, it is known as a "yuppie stronghold".
Palace of Justice
There are actually two of these. The old one is a 19th century red brick building on the Britselei. The new one is a dominant, modern, white building in the south of Antwerp Bolivarplaats. You can hardly miss it once you're there. The architect of this building was Richard Rogers, who also built the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Millennium Dome in London.
Zurenborg neighborhood
Is a little off the beaten track. this neighborhood in the south east of antwerp near the railway station antwerpen-berchem, look for 'cogels-osylei' on the map is known for its eclectic, sometimes rather bizarre 19th century architecture. consider taking a tram or bicycle to get there.
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Rubenshuis
+32 03 201 1555. Wapper 9-11. The house of painter Peter Paul Rubens is now a museum of his life and artwork. Entrance fee: €6, Students under 26 €1, other students free. Free audio guide recommended. Bring light earphones to plug in to the audio guide.Plantin Moretus Museum
+32 03 221 1450 or +32 03 221 1451. The home of 16th century bookbinder and printer Christoffel Plantin. Regarded as one of the finest museums dedicated to printing in the world. Its extensive collections of important books and printing presses along with its role in spearheading the technology of printing have seen it added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.Antwerp Zoo
(http://www.zooantwerpen.be) — One of the oldest zoos in the world, with over 4000 animals and lots of 19th century design and architecture.Cathedral of Our Lady
Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal. One of the most impressive and largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, built in 1351 it stands over 400 ft tall. It also houses some of Rubens' most famous paintings.Carolus Borromeus Church
Unlike the cathedral, this is a Baroque church. With a safe and minimal exterior, you would not know the beautiful decorations done by Rubens' studio are inside. Located on the picturesque square Conscienceplein.City Hall/Old Market Square
Stadhuis/Grote Markt. This is the historical center of town. The market square is surrounded by the typical medieval guild houses you can find in most Flemish historical towns. The city hall is designed in special architectural style with a combination between Gothic and early Renaissance. This style is almost exclusively found in this region of Europe.Vleeshuis
Literally, this is the "Meat house". It was built as the guild hall for the butchers. Every day tonnes of meat switched owners here. The building is famous for the original masonry and is made to resemble stacks of bacon switching between white stones and red bricks.Het Steen
The Stone — This is a rather small medieval castle on the banks of the river Schelde. It used to function as a city fortification and now houses a naval museum open air only, inside closed. It is the starting point of the Wandelterrassen, a scenic boardwalk with a cafe/restaurant at either end.Boerentoren
Farmers' tower — Now called "KBC-tower" after the company that owns it, this skyscraper 97m in the historical center of town is said to be the oldest one on the European continent. It was built at the beginning of the 1930s. It is located at the end of the Meir shopping street. There is an observation deck on the 25th floor 6E entry including an exhibition downstairs, from which you get fantastic views of the city, including the nearby Cathedral. The tower is renowned for its typical art-deco sculptures. The term skyscraper is a little bit irrelevant if you compare it to other buildings that were erected on the American Continent, for example the Empire State Building in New York, built in the same period, has 381m.Bourla theatre
19th century neo-classicist theater building. Charming from the outside and even nicer if you manage to get in for a theater show or a concert. It houses a spectacular pastry salon inside the large cupola above the theater itself. Great place to have tea with cake or waffles, of course.Red Light District
Like other cities such as Amsterdam and Hamburg, Antwerp also has its own red light district. If you want to visit, consider going during the day. When Villa Tinto setup, Antwerps little red light district became Europes most High Tech Brothel. If you intend to be a patron of the Red Light District, be wary of women who beckon you towards their kamers and invite you in without discussing a price. In many cases, these women will charge a greatly inflated rate once they have you inside their kamer. Even if you have no intention of partaking in the festivities, it is worth while just to actually see the spectacle that the district is. 200 women all in their own window dressed for action. It is also worth being wary of beggars in the Red Light District. While few of these are particularly hostile, they can be bothersome and should be ignored. Antwerp keeps a constant Police presence there, expect to see them. With the constant Police presence there is very little illegal activities...Diamond District
This is the district south and southwest of the central station. As the name already indicates, this is an area where you will find countless jewellery shops, as well as the Antwerp Diamond Exchange, arguably the most important financial centre of the world's diamond industry. The district is also interesting from an ethnic and cultural perspective, since the diamond industry is for at least 50% in the hands of the city's Jews. Antwerp has a rather large population of Jews about 50,000 people, a lot of them Orthodox.Aquatopia
(http://www.aquatopia.be/) — Reasonable aquarium in the basement of the Astrid Park Plaza hotel, tickets also available from the Zoo.The hidden street Vlaeykensgang
which connects Hoogstraat, Oude Koornmarkt and Pelgrimsstraat. It is a real street, but only accessible through unassuming medieval front doors in the streets. The medieval equivalent of a gated community. It now houses nice, but informal restaurants and chic, discrete houses. A must see!The Antwerp Ruien, you can now take a guided tour of the underground city of Antwerp (http://www.antwerp-touris...)
The Begijnhof (beguinage)
(http://www.antwerp-touris...) — A sort of medieval monastery for women. The well-kept gardens are great photo opportunities.The Jewish Quarter (Joodse wijk), contact the Jewish community for a guide
[www.shomre-hadas.be] — One of the main Jewish Centers in the world with the beautiful 'Van Den Nest' ans 'Bouwmeester' synagogues.