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| The [[city]] and [[municipality]] of '''Antwerp''' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]] is a centre of commerce in [[Belgium]] and the capital of Antwerp province, in [[Flanders]], one of [[Belgium]]'s three regions. Antwerp's total population is ca. 461,496 (January 2006). The agglomeration has a population of about 800,000. | The [[city]] and [[municipality]] of '''Antwerp''' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]] is a centre of commerce in [[Belgium]] and the capital of Antwerp province, in [[Flanders]], one of [[Belgium]]'s three regions. Antwerp's total population is ca. 461,496 (January 2006). The agglomeration has a population of about 800,000. | ||
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| - | |[[Image:Antwerpen Stadhuis crop2 2006-05-28.jpg|thumb|230px|[[Antwerp City Hall]] at the ''Grote Markt'' (Main Square).]] | ||
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| - | |[[Image:Guildhouses Antwerp.jpg|thumb|right|230px|16th-century [[Guild]]houses at the ''Grote Markt''.]] | ||
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| - | |[[Image:Kathedraal.jpg|thumb|230px|right|The ''Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal'' (Cathedral of our Lady) at the ''Groenplaats'' is the highest [[cathedral]] in the [[Low Countries]] and home to several [[triptych]]s by [[Baroque]] painter [[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]]. It remains the tallest building in the city.]] | ||
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| - | |[[Image:Antwerpen-Brabo.JPG|thumb|230px|Statue of Brabo and the giant's hand]] | ||
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| - | |[[Image:Antwerpen-Antigoon.JPG|thumb|230px|Statue of the water spirit Lange Wapper]] | ||
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| - | In the [[16th century]], Antwerp was noted for the wealth of its citizens ("Antwerpia nummis"); the houses of these wealthy merchants and manufacturers have been preserved throughout the city. However fire has destroyed several old buildings, such as the house of the [[Hanseatic League]] on the northern quays in 1891. The city also suffered considerable war damage by [[Vergeltungswaffe|V-bombs]], and in recent years other noteworthy buildings were demolished for new developments. | ||
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| *The [[Antwerp Zoo]] was founded in 1843, and is home to more than 4,000 animals | *The [[Antwerp Zoo]] was founded in 1843, and is home to more than 4,000 animals | ||
| *[[Antwerpen-Centraal railway station|Central Station]] is a railway station designed by [[Louis Delacenserie]] that was completed in 1905. It has two monumental neo-baroque facades, a large metal and glass dome (60m/197ft) and a [[Gilding|gilt]] and [[marble]] interior | *[[Antwerpen-Centraal railway station|Central Station]] is a railway station designed by [[Louis Delacenserie]] that was completed in 1905. It has two monumental neo-baroque facades, a large metal and glass dome (60m/197ft) and a [[Gilding|gilt]] and [[marble]] interior | ||
| *[[Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp|Cathedral of Our Lady]]. This church was begun in the 14th century and finished in 1518. The church has four works by [[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]], viz. "[[The Descent from the Cross]]", "[[The Elevation of the Cross (Rubens)|The Elevation of the Cross]]", "[[The Resurrection of Christ (Rubens)|The Resurrection of Christ]]" and "[[The Assumption]]" | *[[Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp|Cathedral of Our Lady]]. This church was begun in the 14th century and finished in 1518. The church has four works by [[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]], viz. "[[The Descent from the Cross]]", "[[The Elevation of the Cross (Rubens)|The Elevation of the Cross]]", "[[The Resurrection of Christ (Rubens)|The Resurrection of Christ]]" and "[[The Assumption]]" | ||
| - | *The [[Saint James' church, Antwerp|church]], named for [[St James]], is more ornate than the cathedral. It contains the tomb of [[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]] | ||
| - | *The church of St Paul, has a beautiful baroque interior. It is a few hundred yards north of the Grote Markt | ||
| *The [[Plantin-Moretus Museum]] preserves the house of the printer [[Christoffel Plantijn]] and his successor [[Jan Moretus]] | *The [[Plantin-Moretus Museum]] preserves the house of the printer [[Christoffel Plantijn]] and his successor [[Jan Moretus]] | ||
| *The ''[[Boerentoren]]'' (Farmers' Tower) or KBC Tower, a 26-storey building built in 1932, is the oldest [[skyscraper]] in Europe<ref>[http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=108999 Emporis] Last accessed [[October 23]] [[2006]]</ref> | *The ''[[Boerentoren]]'' (Farmers' Tower) or KBC Tower, a 26-storey building built in 1932, is the oldest [[skyscraper]] in Europe<ref>[http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=108999 Emporis] Last accessed [[October 23]] [[2006]]</ref> | ||
| *The [[Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp|Royal Museum of Fine Arts]], close to the southern quays, has a collection of old masters ([[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]], [[Van Dyck]], [[Titian]]) and the leading Dutch masters. | *The [[Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp|Royal Museum of Fine Arts]], close to the southern quays, has a collection of old masters ([[Peter Paul Rubens|Rubens]], [[Van Dyck]], [[Titian]]) and the leading Dutch masters. | ||
| - | * The exchange or Bourse, one of the earliest institutions in Europe with that title, was built in [[1872]]. | ||
| - | *The [[law courts]], designed by the [[Richard Rogers]] Partnership, Arup and VK Studio, and opened by King Albert in April 2006. This building is the antithesis of the [[Law Courts of Brussels|heavy, dark court building]] designed by [[Joseph Poelaert]] that dominates the [[skyline]] of [[Brussels]]. The courtrooms sit on top of six fingers that radiate from an airy central hall, and are surmounted by [[spire]]s which provide north light and resemble [[oast house]]s or the [[sails]] of [[barges]] on the nearby River Scheldt. It is built on the site of the old ''Zuid'' ("South") station, at the end of a magnificent 1.5 km perspective at the southern end of Amerikalei. The road neatly disappears into an [[underpass]] under [[oval]] Bolivarplaats to join the [[motorway]] ring. This leaves peaceful surface access by foot, [[bicycle]] or [[tram]] (routes 8 & 12). The building's highest 'sail' is 51 m high, has a floor area of 77,000 m², and cost €130m. | ||
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The city and municipality of Antwerp (Dutch is a centre of commerce in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province, in Flanders, one of Belgium's three regions. Antwerp's total population is ca. 461,496 (January 2006). The agglomeration has a population of about 800,000.
Buildings and facilities
- The Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843, and is home to more than 4,000 animals
- Central Station is a railway station designed by Louis Delacenserie that was completed in 1905. It has two monumental neo-baroque facades, a large metal and glass dome (60m/197ft) and a gilt and marble interior
- Cathedral of Our Lady. This church was begun in the 14th century and finished in 1518. The church has four works by Rubens, viz. "The Descent from the Cross", "The Elevation of the Cross", "The Resurrection of Christ" and "The Assumption"
- The Plantin-Moretus Museum preserves the house of the printer Christoffel Plantijn and his successor Jan Moretus
- The Boerentoren (Farmers' Tower) or KBC Tower, a 26-storey building built in 1932, is the oldest skyscraper in Europe<ref>Emporis Last accessed October 23 2006</ref>
- The Royal Museum of Fine Arts, close to the southern quays, has a collection of old masters (Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian) and the leading Dutch masters.
See also
- Sack of Antwerp
- Antwerp fashion
- Antwerp shopping
- Antwerp underground history
- Antwerpen Zuid
- Eilandje
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