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Antwerp Port

The port of Antwerp

Dienst voor Toerisme
Grote Markt 15
Antwerp 2000
Belgium
+32 3 232 0103

The port of Antwerp is one of the largest in the world and most definitely worth a visit. The port was originally situated along the river Scheldt and more in the centre of the city where you now find the so-called 'ruien en vlieten'. The first major expansion took place in the 15th and 16th centuries. Visit het Eilandje with its drawbridges and locks for a good impression of the old port. The modern port, with the largest chemical industry zone in the world, can best be seen during one of the many boat trips or just follow the Port Route (Havenroute) which takes you as far as Lillo where you have a fantastic view of the nuclear power plant in Doel on the left bank.

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The Flandria River Trips Company

Splendid boat excursions on the Scheldt Steenplein
Antwerp 2000
Belgium
+32 3 231 3100
http://www.flandriaboat.com The Flandria River Trips company has built up quite a reputation in Antwerp; they're the ideal way of getting a completely different view of Antwerp from the river Scheldt. Several programs are available. There are 50-minute trips, disembarking from the Steenplein, near the Steen museum at the end of the Suikerrui. There is also a candlelit cruise with dinner on selected days.

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