This is the house where the great Belgian Surrealist painter René Magritte lived from 1930 to 1954. Transformed today into a wonderful museum, it is now redecorated with authentic furniture and design. Musée René Magritte allows the visitor to understand how this great painter lived and worked and includes detailed information about his personal life. Those who would also like to see his masterpieces can visit the Museum of Modern Art.
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium, also called the Botanic Garden Meise, is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world. It is both a research institute and a tourist attraction, with guided tours by experts who explain the garden, including pointing out rare flowers. As you walk through this garden you'll discover plants from around the world. The National Botanic Garden of Belgium also hosts art and cultural events.
This museum was built by Henriëtte Mayer van den Bergh in honor of her son, Fritz, a fervent art collector who lived in Antwerp during the second half of the 19th century. The building was constructed in 16th-century style, with late-Gothic and Renaissance ornamentation on the facade, reminiscent of Antwerp's Golden Age. Inside, the collection includes paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including 'Mad Meg' by Pieter Brueghel the Elder. There are also sculptures dating back to the 12th century, silverware, bronze figures, and tapestries. The museum can be visited with a guide, and from time to time temporary exhibitions are organized.
The Statue Park was founded after a single event and soon became a permanent exhibition.
Venerating Saint Rumbold whose relics are preserved here, the St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen is an iconic religious site visited by many. The Gothic building consists of an ornate hall and a high turret known as the Saint Rumbold’s Tower. The interior of the church is decorated with stained glass and colorful paintings and sculptures while the tower, with its 49 bells, was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The view from the tower's skywalk, which reaches till the Atomium in the city of Brussel on a clear day is definitely worth the arduous climb up of 538 steps.
Mercator Museum is home to some of Gerard Mercator's maps and globe works. Gerard can be credited for designing some of the first flattened maps that are still in use today. An exceptional cartographer, Mercator is also known to have produced the first world Atlas, and it was him who first coined the term 'Atlas' to refer to a collection of maps. Mercator also made a collection of globe maps, made on wooden or metal spheres. The Museum houses several of his flattened and globe maps, as well as his famous creation, the Mercator Map.
This museum was built by Henriëtte Mayer van den Bergh in honor of her son, Fritz, a fervent art collector who lived in Antwerp during the second half of the 19th century. The building was constructed in 16th-century style, with late-Gothic and Renaissance ornamentation on the facade, reminiscent of Antwerp's Golden Age. Inside, the collection includes paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including 'Mad Meg' by Pieter Brueghel the Elder. There are also sculptures dating back to the 12th century, silverware, bronze figures, and tapestries. The museum can be visited with a guide, and from time to time temporary exhibitions are organized.
The Statue Park was founded after a single event and soon became a permanent exhibition.
Venerating Saint Rumbold whose relics are preserved here, the St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen is an iconic religious site visited by many. The Gothic building consists of an ornate hall and a high turret known as the Saint Rumbold’s Tower. The interior of the church is decorated with stained glass and colorful paintings and sculptures while the tower, with its 49 bells, was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The view from the tower's skywalk, which reaches till the Atomium in the city of Brussel on a clear day is definitely worth the arduous climb up of 538 steps.
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium, also called the Botanic Garden Meise, is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world. It is both a research institute and a tourist attraction, with guided tours by experts who explain the garden, including pointing out rare flowers. As you walk through this garden you'll discover plants from around the world. The National Botanic Garden of Belgium also hosts art and cultural events.
Mercator Museum is home to some of Gerard Mercator's maps and globe works. Gerard can be credited for designing some of the first flattened maps that are still in use today. An exceptional cartographer, Mercator is also known to have produced the first world Atlas, and it was him who first coined the term 'Atlas' to refer to a collection of maps. Mercator also made a collection of globe maps, made on wooden or metal spheres. The Museum houses several of his flattened and globe maps, as well as his famous creation, the Mercator Map.
Antwerp Zoo is right in the center of the city and set in splendid green surroundings. You'll need the best part of the day to see the many attractions it holds. It's an excellent and well-kept zoo, with a wide variety of wild animals and a special focus on penguins and reptiles. Don't forget to visit the elephant hall. Check the website for more details.