Antwerp 10 Miles: A Fun and Festive Way to Experience the City

WELCOME TO ANTWERPIST, your guide to the best of Antwerp! Today, we’re lacing up our running shoes and hitting the pavement, because it’s time for the Antwerp 10 Miles! This annual road race is one of the most popular sporting events in Antwerp, drawing thousands of participants from around the city and beyond. The Antwerp…

Discovering Antwerp’s History and Culture at the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)

On a bright, breezy morning in Antwerp, the light glancing off the river Scheldt has a particular quality. It illuminates the handsome 19th-century warehouses and dances across the shimmering water of the Bonapartedok, where yacht masts chime gently against a backdrop of crisp, new residential blocks. This is the Eilandje, the “little island,” a district…

Antwerp Central Station: A Grand and Elegant Railway Cathedral

WELCOME BACK TO Antwerpist, your ultimate guide to all things Antwerp! In today’s story, we’re taking a closer look at one of the city’s most impressive landmarks: the Antwerp Central Train Station. Known locally as Antwerpen-Centraal, this railway station is widely regarded as one if not the most beautiful train station in the world. Its…

Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp: A Gothic Masterpiece

WELCOME TO ANTWERPIST, your ultimate guide to the city of Antwerp! In today’s story, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the Cathedral of Our Lady. Located in the heart of Antwerp’s historic centre, the Cathedral of Our Lady is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. Its towering spire…

Discovering Michelin-Starred Dining at Dôme in Antwerp

LOCATED IN THE HEART of Antwerp, Dôme is a Michelin-starred restaurant that has been delighting locals and tourists alike since 2005. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, and its cuisine focuses on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create innovative and delicious dishes. If you’re looking for a dining experience that is…