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1. www.brusselstimes.com › 202304 › when-antwerp-wasWhen Antwerp was the centre of the world - The Brussels Times

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   4 days ago · In its 16th-century pomp, Antwerp was at the hub of the known world. It was a cauldron of emperors, heretics, spies and killer bankers, all stirring religious, sexual and intellectual scandals.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › BelgiumBelgium | History, Flag, Map, Population, Currency, Climate ...

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   4 days ago · The country has a total of 860 miles (1,385 km) of land boundaries with neighbours; it is bounded by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south. Belgium also has some 40 miles (60 km) of shoreline on the North Sea.

4. www.telegraph.co.uk › travel › destinationsAntwerp’s resurgent docklands are thriving – here’s how to visit

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   4 days ago · From the rooftop terrace of MAS, Antwerp’s huge high-rise arts centre, you get a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular redevelopment of the city’s historic dockyard. It’s an inspiring sight ...

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   2 days ago · The population density of Belgium is 383/km 2 (990/sq mi) as of January 2024, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world, and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe. The most densely populated province is Antwerp , the least densely populated province is Luxembourg .

6. www.brusselstimes.com › belgium › 1272595Discovering the hidden traces of Fortress Antwerp

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   3 days ago · The street leads to an area of dense woodland. Hidden in the trees, the massive Fort van Kapellen was begun in 1908 to defend Antwerp. It was one of 34 forts built over several decades that turned Antwerp into one of the most strongly defended cities in history.

7. www.brusselstimes.com › 931260 › how-drug-gangs-tookHow drug gangs took over Antwerp’s port - The Brussels Times

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   3 days ago · Four-fifths of the drugs that arrive in Antwerp are subsequently transported across the border into the Netherlands to be cut, packaged and distributed across Europe. There are deep links between the Dutch-speaking Moroccan diaspora in Belgium and The Netherlands.

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   Why was Antwerp a hub of the world?

   • In its 16th-century pomp, Antwerp was at the hub of the known world. It was a cauldron of emperors, heretics, spies and killer bankers, all stirring religious, sexual and intellectual scandals. In its 16th-century pomp, Antwerp was at the hub of the known world.

   When Antwerp was the centre of the world - The Brussels Times

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   Why should you visit Antwerp?

   • From the rooftop terrace of MAS, Antwerp’s huge high-rise arts centre, you get a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular redevelopment of the city’s historic dockyard. It’s an inspiring sight – a post-industrial wasteland, now transformed into Antwerp’s most exciting district. It made me wonder: why can’t British ports be more like this?

   What Britain’s down-at-heel ports can learn from Antwerp

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   What if Antwerp was a new world city?

   • Today, you must hunt for clues to the 50-years when Antwerp was a new kind of world city: no empire, not even an army or a navy, no king or royal court, no convincingly important lord and not even a bishop. What it had was a market in secrets and spices, diamonds and pictures, wool, copper bangles, and tombs that looked royal.

   When Antwerp was the centre of the world - The Brussels Times

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   Is there a Jewish community in Antwerp?

   • The Jewish Community of Antwerp (numbering some 18,000) is one of the largest in Europe, and one of the last places in the world where Yiddish is the primary language of a large Jewish community (mirroring certain Orthodox and Hasidic communities in New York, New Jersey, and Israel).

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   What to do in Antwerp?

   • Antwerp is also home to many great museums, such as The Rubens House, which was the house and workshop of the famous painter Rubens, and the MAS, which is a museum that is dedicated to Antwerp’s connection with the world. Zoo Antwerpen is a must-see sight as well. This is one of the oldest zoos in the world where about 5,000 animals can be seen.

   37 Best Day Trips from Paris by Train to Other Countries & France

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   How much does it cost to travel to Antwerp?

   • Doubles (room only) from around £230 (€276). Travel from London St Pancras with Eurostar on an Any Belgian Station ticket, from £63.50 each way. The journey to Antwerp takes three hours, including a change of trains in Brussels Midi station. William Cook travelled as a guest of Visit Antwerp and Leading Hotels of the World.

   What Britain’s down-at-heel ports can learn from Antwerp

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9. happinessontheway.com › best-day-trips-from-paris37 Best Day Trips from Paris by Train to Other Countries & France

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   3 days ago · Antwerp, located in the Flemish Region of Belgium, is one of the best day trips from Paris by train with a lot of things to do. What makes Antwerp unique is the city’s historic walkable city center where you can see beautiful historic architecture.