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Cobblestone Chronicles: Antwerp's Hidden Past, Antwerp

Cobblestone Chronicles: Antwerp's Hidden Past

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This is a walk through Antwerp's old stone streets that brings the city's past to life. You pass narrow lanes, big churches and calm courtyards while hearing the local legends and history attached to them.

Along the way

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Grote MarktBegin your journey in the heart of Antwerp, surrounded by the opulent 16th-century guildhalls and the legendary Brabo Fountain, each telling a story of the city
2
VlaeykensgangDiscover this enchanting medieval alley, a hidden world of cobbled stones and historic houses that transports you back to 16th-century Antwerp, a true step back
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Onze-Lieve-VrouwekathedraalMarvel at the soaring Gothic spire of this UNESCO World Heritage site, a magnificent testament to Antwerp's enduring religious and artistic heritage, visible fr
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Hendrik ConsciencepleinStep into one of Antwerp's most beautiful and serene squares, framed by the stunning Baroque St.
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Sint-PauluskerkExplore this magnificent Dominican church, renowned for its rich Baroque interior and a priceless collection of paintings by Rubens and Jordaens, nestled in a h
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Vleeshuis (Butchers' Hall)Discover the impressive Vleeshuis, a striking Gothic building that once housed the butchers' guild, now a museum telling tales of medieval crafts and city life,

The route

Distance1.7 km
Walking≈ 23 min
Running≈ 11 min
Climb↑ 7 m
RouteCircular

A 1.7 km circular route from Antwerp to walk, run or cycle, with 7 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 7 m in total

Before you go

StartGrote Markt, Grote Markt, 2000 AntwerpenOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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