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| In 2013 the old provincial house was demolished. On the same spot a compact, visionary and sustainable new provincial house has been built. Since 2018 Antwerp has had a new iconic building. Architect Xaveer De Geyter’s design is maximally open, transparent and sustainable. The new garden around the provincial house adds natural environment.
You will be told why the provincial government was not abolished. During the tour you will be given an inside view of the Province of Antwerp headquarters, where the governor, the executives and the central services work. You will experience how this exceptional architecture embodies the province’s ambitions. You will be told how the newest sustainable technology heats and cools a high rise without fossil fuels. During the tour you will also notice the variety in working spaces hidden behind the triangular windows. A gaze through these windows offers a spectacular view on the surroundings. We will be glad to tell you more about the outstanding architecture of this iconic building. We will also briefly explain the role of the provincial government. Eager to discover this unique location? Book your guide in time.
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When you click “Book now” you will leave the Antwerp City Guides website and switch to the product page of Experience Antwerp (in a separate window). There you can book, buy and pay for this tour. You can return to this website by closing the window (click on “X” top right).
When you click “Book now” you will leave the Antwerp City Guides website and switch to the product page of Experience Antwerp (in a separate window). There you can book, buy and pay for this tour. You can return to this website by closing the window (click on “X” top right).
