Antwerp is with its 450.000 inhabitants the second largest city of Belgium. It has the second largest port of Europe and it is therefore also often associated with a harbor town. Antwerp is the diamond centre of the World. The city has traditionally taken pride in being open to influences from abroad and in welcoming newcomers and visitors.

Some interesting facts about Antwerp are:

•   54 hotels with 4539 rooms
•   500 restaurants
•   2500 taverns
•   400 different varieties of beer
•   9 conference and convention centres
•   70% of the world’s diamonds are cut, polished and traded here
•   Round about 30 museums
•   55000 foreign inhabitants from 150 countries
  

As you can read in the "sights" section, Antwerp also has a lot to offer for people who are interested in culture and who want to do some sightseeing.
There is a nice atmosphere in Antwerp and when you plan to visit this Flemish city we wish you a great time!