Antwerp's Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems Walk

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Here we have a walk linking Antwerp's best-known sights, including its large railway cathedral and a medieval riverside fortress, through side streets and historic squares.

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Antwerpen-Centraal StationBegin your journey at one of the world's most beautiful train stations, a majestic architectural marvel often called the 'Railway Cathedral'.

Rubenshuis (Rubens House)Step into the former home and studio of the legendary Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.

GroenplaatsThis lively square is the perfect spot to admire the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Our Lady, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

Grote Markt (Main Square)Immerse yourself in the heart of Antwerp at the Grote Markt, flanked by the ornate City Hall and guild houses.

Het SteenDiscover Antwerp's oldest building, the medieval fortress of Het Steen, standing proudly on the banks of the Scheldt River.

Antwerpen-Centraal StationOur journey concludes back at the magnificent Centraal Station.

The route

Distance5 km

Walking≈ 1 h 11

Running≈ 32 min

Climb↑ 39 m

RouteCircular

A 5 km circular route from Antwerp to walk, run or cycle, with 39 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 39 m in total

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StartAntwerpen-Centraal Station, Koningin Astridplein 27, 2018 Antwerpen, BelgiumOpen the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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