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We are proud that the world's largest Belgian Chocolate Museum is located just minutes from our doorstep. Take a magical journey through Chocolate Nation and enjoy a real chocolate experience, including a chocolate tasting. Belgium's first chocolate factory was based in Antwerp and our city has the largest storage port for cocoa in the world! Let's fall in love with chocolate during your stay.

The MAS, Museum Aan de Stroom, is located in the middle of the trendy district ‘Het Eilandje.’ But even in this neighborhood, the building's unusual architecture is striking. On each floor, you can admire a different exhibition. Some exhibitions are permanent, others change, surprising you with every visit. The view won't bore you, either.

The Steen, right next to the river Scheldt, has been an important part of Antwerp for many years. The oldest stones date as far back as the 11th century! The choice was made to build on this piece of history so today you see a special mix of (very) old and modern. For tourists, this is the ideal starting point for a day out in Antwerp because here you will find not only the Visitor Center offering information, bookings and brochures, but also the new cruise terminal.

Did you know Antwerp Central Station is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world? Holiday Inn Express Antwerp – City Centre is less than ten-minute walk from this majestic building and offers numerous connections to major European cities and the Brussels International Airport. Definitely worth a visit!

Recently renovated, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is an absolute must-visit. Why? Admire and discover seven centuries of the finest art in a completely new setting. It is home to countless Flemish masters. They have 111 works that are on the Flemish government's official Masterpieces list. Top international names such as Fouquet, Titian, Alechinsky, Modigliani, Rodin and Chagall, ... are on display. It holds the world's largest collections of works by James Ensor and Rik Wouters. Let's g