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Begijnhof

Transporting You to Medieval Times

Step into Antwerp's Begijnhof, a peaceful 16th-century courtyard once home to unmarried women. A quiet, blooming escape in the city’s heart.

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Daphne

Lenders

Apr 9, 2025
Korsakov Antwerp

Korsakov

Go-to place for students

Korsakov is one of the city's staples of nightlife. There's just something about the cool underground vibe that makes you instantly slow down and unwind.

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Bars

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Daphne

Lenders

Sep 20, 2024

Bar Pêche

Modern food bistro

Bar Pêche is the perfect spot for a laid-back dinner with a focus on flavor and quality, served in a cozy and stylish setting. Desserts are a must here!

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Margo

van Raemdonck

Sep 20, 2024

Scheldebocht

Harbour skyline like it's New York

Droogdokkenpark, or Scheldebocht, in Antwerp offers stunning harbor views and lively evenings. Perfect for a night out with friends and music.

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Relaxing

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Sep 5, 2024

Cinema Urbana

Artsy Outdoor Cinema

The atmosphere there is really cosy: there's a bar to get some drinks and snacks, but you can also bring your own, I really couldn't recommend this cinema enough, it'll make for a great evening!

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Cinema

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Daphne

Lenders

Aug 1, 2024
Inhale Sound Antwerp

Inhale Sound

Antwerp Dub and reggae

Inhale Soundsystem is a group of two guys who build their own soundsystem and now use it to organise events. And the sound they make is wonderful.

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Art & culture
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Music

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
De Groene Waterman Antwerp

De Groene Waterman

Alternative readings

Discover De Groene Waterman: a historic bookshop in Antwerp with a rich collection of alternative books and magazines.

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Shopping

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
Botanical Garden Antwerp

Botanical Garden

My fresh breath of green air

The garden offers many interesting plants, and there is also a greenhouse that hosts cacti and other exotic plants. Plus some art and a poem!

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Relaxing

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
Rock Lobster Antwerp

Rock Lobster

B&B with amazing live music

This B&B hosts some amazing artists from all over the world in a cosy living room. And you get a piece of cake - included in the price of the ticket!

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Music

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
Zurenborg Antwerp

Zurenborg

My neighborhood

The neighborhood of Zurenborg transformed around the same time I was born to just like me grow up - and at least the neighborhood - glow up.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
Cinema Cartoons Antwerp

Cinema Cartoons

For the indie movies lovers

This is one of the more local cinemas in Antwerp. They show indie movies in combination with bigger hits, and it's located in the old city centre.

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Bars
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Cinema

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024
Cantaloop Antwerp

Cantaloop

My evening pleasure after academy

Although I am an outdoor lover, the interior of this pub is beautiful and cosy; and very lively! There is also a pool table upstairs.

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Jeroen

Gulinck

Jul 4, 2024

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90 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

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Our local Spotters share personal tips and secrets about their city. No AI and nothing sponsored! These unique insights can’t be found in traditional guidebooks. Discover the city through the eyes of a local!

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