Handschoenmarkt
Brabo Fountain
Grote Markt
Godshuis Somers
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Ontdekkingstocht door Historisch Antwerpen

Hans De Hengel

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Hans De Hengel

Welcome to Antwerpen! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 1.55km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

Walking Time

1.55 km

Distance

9

stops

nl-NL

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Tour Stops

Handschoenmarkt
1

Handschoenmarkt

A small square in Antwerp, surrounded by old houses, which serves as the entrance to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal. The square is named after its former use as a trading place for gloves and furs in the 16th century.

Brabo Fountain
2

Brabo Fountain

The Brabo Fountain is an eclectic-style fountain-sculpture featuring a bronze statue of the city's legendary founder, Silvius Brabo, throwing the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigoon into the river Scheldt.

Grote Markt
3

Grote Markt

A grand place rich in Renaissance architecture, the Grote Markt is surrounded by ornate guildhalls, a majestic city hall, and a famous fountain, creating a lively atmosphere with many restaurants and cafes.

Godshuis Somers
4

Godshuis Somers

A former almshouse, the Godshuis Somers dates back to the 17th century and was established in 1895 by the Bestuur der Burgerlijke Godshuizen.

Carolus Borromeuskerk
5

Carolus Borromeuskerk

A historic church building, the Carolus Borromeuskerk, inspired by the Church of the Gesu and the first to be dedicated to Ignatius Loyola. It features renowned artwork, including Rubens' ceiling pieces and altarpieces, and has undergone several restorations to preserve its Baroque splendor.

Museum Nicolaas Rockox - Het Rockoxhuis
6

Museum Nicolaas Rockox - Het Rockoxhuis

A museum showcasing a collection of 16th and 17th century Flemish art, featuring works by renowned artists including Rubens, Jordaens, and others, presented in a beautifully restored Renaissance-style residence.

Delbekehuis
7

Delbekehuis

A 17th-century Baroque house with a richly decorated façade, featuring a 1647 cartouche and a beautifully carved coach door with relief scenes of Neptune's followers.

Saint Nicholas
8

Saint Nicholas

A bronze statue of Saint Nicholas, created by Russian sculptor Gregory Pototsky, stands in front of the medieval Church of St Nicholas in Demre, Turkey.

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Bourse at Antwerp
9

Bourse at Antwerp

A historic exchange building in Antwerp, used as the world's first dedicated commodity exchange from 1531 to 1661, and as a true stock exchange from 1872 to 1997.

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  • GPS-guided navigation
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Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day