ANTWERP AND ITS BAROQUE JEWEL

Get to know Antwerp historic city centre and visit Saint Charles Borromeo’s church extensively.

Your guide will take you through the historic city centre. You will start at the river Scheldt, which is Antwerp’s life line, you will walk along the Steen and the Butchers’ Hall to the Great Market Place with its magnificent town hall and the guildhalls. All these buildings bear witness of Antwerp’s Golden Age. A stroll through Vlaaikensgang – a charming alley – will lead you to a wonderful view of the Cathedral’s spire.

The highlight of this guided tour is Saint Charles Borromeo’s church. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the most beautiful baroque façade and enjoy the festive interior with Our Lady’s chapel as an example of pure baroque. Your guide will tell you about Rubens’s importance for the decoration of this church.

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Route: Steen – Butchers’ Hall – Great Market Place – Oude Koornmarkt – Vlaaikensgang – Groenplaats – Hendrik Conscienceplein – Saint Charles Borromeo’s church
Exceptionally visits to the church will not be possible, due to religious services.
€ 130
120 minutes
20 persons per guide
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