Antwerp is a city and a metropolis in Belgium, and the capital of Antwerp region in Flanders, which is one of three major provinces of Belgium. In consensus to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the harbors of Antwerp was the seventeenth biggest port in the world in 2005 and was rated as the second in rank to Rotterdam in Europe. Significantly, it manages high quantity of inexpensively engaging common, unspecific and strategic cargo, as well as bulk cargo. Antwerp's harbors, with five oil rigs, are dwelling to a huge supply of petrochemical trade, second only to the petrochemical group in Houston, Texas. Antwerp's other enormous pillar is the diamond trade. The city has four diamond stock market; one for bort or imperfectly shaped or crystallized diamonds of different grades of denseness, and three for top grade quality items. Since the World War II relations of the huge Hasidic Jewish civic society have controlled over Antwerp's diamond tradeoff market.
Tourist Attraction - Antwerp offers heaps of attractive tourist spots that are worth seeing for; and worth writing for; on your memoir, when you are in this glittering city. The Onze Lieve Vrouwkathedraal, is the biggest Gothic church and the largest among all churches in the whole of Netherlands, mounts a brief expanse southeast of the Grote Markt. The construction has begun on the cathedral sometime in 1352, and it has been ongoing until 1521. The cathedral has endured severe destruction on numerous incidents throughout the years, divesting it of several of its many valuable pieces of art, primarily, the fire in 1533, then, the theft by some revolutionary rebels in 1566.The city has four diamond stock market; one for bort or imperfectly shaped or crystallized diamonds of different grades of denseness, and three other for finest grade quality gems. Since the World War II relations of the huge Hasidic Jewish civic society have controlled over Antwerp's diamond tradeoff market.
Shopping and Fashion- Antwerp is one of the best places in Belgium to do loads and loads of shopping for yourself and your family. The city homes a number of shopping centers artistic designer shop, stores that all lie in walking distances. Antwerp is famous for its fashion. The city hosts the world renowned Academy Fashion Show, which is held in the fashion section of Royal Academy of Fine Arts.The best and the most popular place to shop in Antwerp is Meir Street.
Nightlife in Antwerp- The city is a perfect place to enjoy when sun goes down. The city homes numerous type of elegant bars and restaurants to compete with any city in Northern Europe. Since Belgians love to drink Pub brawls are very common in this city, you will find everything ranging from classic Belgian beer to eminent cocktails. Some of the best night spots that you can hit in this brilliant city consists of DenEngel, De Vagent, Kulminator, Kleine Bourla, Soeki, Cafe Hopper, Bar Tabac and Red & Blue
