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St-Pauluskerk
This imposing church was built in 1571,
but has a magnificent Baroque gate and
spire dating from the late 17th century.
Inside, there is a noted collection of
paintings, including
a particularly
fine work
by Rubens.

J O R D A E N S K A A I

. Grote Markt
Antwerp’s golden
K U I P E R S S T R A A T
Z I R K S T R A A T
age of trade in
the 16th century is
reflected in the
square’s impressive
line-up of elaborate
16th- and 17th-
century guildhouses.
V E R S M I D S T R A A T
. Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
The largest Gothic cathedral in Belgium,
this building occupies a 1-ha (2.5-acre)
site in Antwerp’s centre. Work began
on the church in 1352, and after
two centuries, the second spire
was left incomplete.

To Rubenshuis and
Centraal Station

Groenplaats
The Groenplaats or
Green Square is a
pleasant open space with
trees and a statue of Rubens.
Lined with cafés and bars,
the square is a popular spot
To Koninklijk Museum voor with both locals and visitors
Schone Kunsten for a relaxed stroll or drink.

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