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 The city's central park |
Rubenslei, Van Eycklei Quinten Matsijslei Antwerp 2000 Belgium |
In Antwerp there are several gardens and parks, which are a welcome oasis in the busy city, and one of the most important parks is the Stadspark or City Park. This triangular park is situated between Rubenslei, Van Eycklei and Quinten Matsijslei and in these elegant avenues, named after the famous artists, you'll find some of Antwerp's most exclusive hotels. The diamond center and shopping streets are nearby. This is a pleasant park for walks but always be on your guard in the evenings. Other interesting parks in Antwerp are the Kielpark in St-Bernardsesteenweg, the Koning Albertpark named after the late King Albert I in Mechelsesteenweg and the smaller but most charming Plantentuin or Botanical Garden in Leopoldstraat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gallery and restoration |
Isabella Brantstraat 71 Hans Beers Antwerp 2018 Belgium +32 3 238 4034 |
Around 30 years ago, Hans Beers moved from Holland to Antwerp, the city he knew as a student and where he used to go out with his friends. He was looking for a house where he could live and work and found the ideal place in the Isabella Brantstraat. This narrow one-way street behind the Antwerp Court of Justice (Gerechtshof), named after Rubens' first wife, is an appropriate location for the gallery and paintings repair studio of Beers. Here, Beers exhibits works of others and paintings of his own. His favourite themes are war and peace, creation and evolution of mankind, and the grandeur of the Cosmos! Entrance is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small theatre companies |
De Vrièrestraat 86 Antwerp 2000 Belgium |
The Raamteater was established in 1978. Since 1986, it was nestled in a wing of an old college in the De Vrièrestraat, near the Museum for Fine Arts in the South area of Antwerp. However, the support of sponsors and the work of volunteers has transformed this building into a monumental venue based on the original plans of an old theatre with a wonderful courtyard surrounded by galleries. This is a truly unique place to enjoy art. The first performance held here was Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored works of art |
Leopold De Waelplaats Plaatsnijdersstraat 2 Antwerp, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 238 7809 http://museum.antwerpen.be/kmska/ |
This museum is a work of art in itself! The imposing building was built in the late 1800s and has been refurbished beautifully, so as to restore it to its former glory. Playing host to a great collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings, it boasts of masterpieces by famous artists, such as Peter Paul Reubens and Hans Memling. Many works date as far back as the 15th century, and most of them have been restored to present them in their original splendor. Exhibitions are held often, mostly showcasing little-known works by renaissance painters. A small section of the museum is dedicated to photography, with some breathtaking pictures of natural settings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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