DIVA Museum for Diamonds, Jewellery and Silver is a museum that opened in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2018. It merged the collections of the former Antwerp Diamond Museum (1972–2012) and Sterckshof silver museum (1992–2014) in a single institution. The museum’s collection “features over 500 objects that detail the story of Antwerp’s history with diamonds and gemstones”. Hundreds of precious artefacts from DIVA’s collection will […]
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Het Steen is a medieval fortress in the old city centre of Antwerp, Belgium, one of Europe’s biggest ports. Built after the Viking incursions in the early Middle Ages as the first stone fortress of Antwerp, Het Steen is Antwerp’s oldest building and used to be its oldest urban centre. At the entrance to Het Steen is a bas-relief of Semini, above […]
The Eeuwfeestkliniek (English: Centenary Clinic) is a surgical hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. The hospital specialises in: Oncology, Emergency medical services, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Duvel Moortgat Brewery (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat) is a Flemish family-controlled brewery founded in 1871 in the Antwerp Province (Belgium). Its strong golden pale ale, Duvel, is exported to more than forty countries. Products Duvel Between 2010-2016, 6 editions of Duvel Tripel Hop were released: 2010: Amarillo. 2012: Citra. 2013: Sorachi Ace. 2014: Mosaic. 2015: Equinox. 2016: HBC 291. Maredsous In 1963, Moortgat began brewing its […]
A few figurines hang from the façade of a building on Godefriduskaai. White figures with a square head, that are the brainchildren of artist Daisy Boman. It is an interactive work of art: you can leave a message via an app and then let other people listen to it with a code. The app is free, the […]
The Port Authority Building (Dutch: Havenhuis), or the Port House, is a government building located in Antwerp, Belgium, built between 2009 and 2016. It is located near the area of Eilandje, in the Port of Antwerp, and acts as the new headquarters of the Antwerp Port Authority, housing various departments. Designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, the building opened in 2016, the year of […]
The Plantin-Moretus Museum (Dutch: Plantin-Moretusmuseum) is a printing museum in Antwerp, Belgium which focuses on the work of the 16th-century printers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. It is located in their former residence and printing establishment, the Plantin Press, at the Vrijdagmarkt (Friday Market) in Antwerp, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Collection a Bible in five languages: Biblia Polyglotta (1568-1573) Thesaurus Teutoniae Linguae by Cornelis Kiliaan a geographical […]
Antwerp has many weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual markets. Weekly markets Vogelenmarkt (“Birds market”): flowers, fabrics, antiques, jewelry and more. You can even find small animals! (Oudevaartplaats, Theaterplein and surrounding streets, Sunday 8am to 1pm) Exotic market: all kinds of Mediterranean specialties, Turkish and Moroccan food. (Oudevaartplaats, Theaterplein and surrounding streets, Saturday 8am to 4pm except on public holidays) Friday market: old furniture […]
De Koninck Brewery (Brouwerij De Koninck) is a Belgian brewery based in Antwerp (Antwerpen in Dutch). The glass in which De Koninck’s flagship beer is served is called a bolleke, although this term is most colloquially used to refer to a glass filled with the beer itself and is the way the beer is ordered in bars. The brewery currently brews three beers: De […]
The Karel de Grote University of applied sciences and arts is a Roman Catholic college in Antwerp, Belgium, with about 12,000 students and about 1,200 employees. This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KdG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, […]
The Institute of Tropical Medicine officially known as Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, is one of the world’s leading institutes for training and research in tropical medicine and the organisation of health care in developing countries. Located in Antwerp, Belgium, the ITM also delivers outpatient, clinical and preventive services in tropical pathologies and sexually-transmitted diseases. The ITM has a strong reputation […]
DPG Media Group (DPG representing De PersGroep) is a Belgian media company also active in the Netherlands and Denmark. It is owned by the Van Thillo family and employs some 6,000 people. DPG Media is active in the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark. The media company carries brands in television, radio, news, magazines, online services and telco.
RESSENCE is a watch manufacturer founded in 2010 by Benoît Mintiens in Antwerpen, Belgium. The brand name is a portmanteau of “Renaissance” and “essence”. The particularity of Ressence’s patented time display system is that all graphical elements that form the dial lie in one co-planar surface very close under the sapphire glass, including the digits and the graphical hands. To indicate the time, the ‘mechanical […]
Mediahuis is a newspaper & magazine publishing, distribution, printing, TV, radio and online media company founded in 2014 with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and Luxembourg. Mediahuis publishes daily newspaper titles in Belgium, the Netherlands and Ireland as well as regional titles, and is involved in broadcasting a number of Dutch and French language TV […]
Euronav is an international shipping enterprise which focuses on oil transport by sea. Fleet management The fleet management is conducted by three wholly owned subsidiaries Euronav Ship Management SA and Euronav SAS, both French companies with headquarters in Nantes, France and with a major branch office in Antwerp, Belgium and Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd. with […]
De Koninck Brewery (Brouwerij De Koninck) is a Belgian brewery based in Antwerp (Antwerpen in Dutch). The glass in which De Koninck’s flagship beer is served is called a bolleke, although this term is most colloquially used to refer to a glass filled with the beer itself and is the way the beer is ordered in bars. The brewery currently brews three beers: De […]
Air Antwerp is a Belgian airline that offers scheduled commuter flights. It is headquartered at Antwerp International Airport in Deurne. Air Antwerp serves the following destinations as of May 2020: Belgium – Antwerp International Airport United Kingdom – London City Airport
The Antwerp Management School is the University of Antwerp‘s autonomous business school. It is located in the historical center of the city of Antwerp. The school offers eight full-time master programs and more than sixty short or long-term executive programs on a variety of subjects. The majority of students at Antwerp Management School come from abroad, which reflects the global […]
Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA) is the largest healthcare organization in Belgium. Services: General internal medicine and infectiology General surgery Anatomo-Pathology Anesthesia and ReanimationB. Blood diseases (Hematology) Burns CenterC. Cardiology (Heart Center ZNA)D. Dermatology (Skin Diseases) DietitiansE Endocrinology (Hormone Diseases)F. Physical medicine and rehabilitationG. Gastroenterology (Gastrointestinal Diseases) Geriatrics GynecologyH. Heart Center ZNA (Cardiology) Hematology (Blood Diseases) […]
Vanbreda International was a diversified cross-border health care insurance provider, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. Its core business was setting up and administering health insurance programmes and employee benefits for intergovernmental organisations, multinational corporations and their international workforce. Vanbreda International was acquired by CIGNA.
Gimv (Euronext: GIMB) is a Belgian European investment company with experience in private equity and venture capital. Gimv is listed on Euronext Brussels and manages around 1 billion EUR invested in about 50 portfolio companies. Gimv identifies entrepreneurial and innovative companies with high-growth potential. Gimv’s four investment platforms are: Connected Consumer, Health & Care, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities.
Katoen Naie is an international logistics service provider and port operator. The company is present in 36 countries in five continents and employs about 15.000 people worldwide. In 2009 the company had 154 logistics platforms. Its headquarters are located in Antwerp, Belgium. Fields The company is organized in 7 main business units, each focusing on a specific branch: petrochemicals specialty chemicals consumer […]
Ackermans & van Haaren (often abbreviated as AvH) is a diversified group operating in four core sectors: Marine Engineering & Contracting (DEME, one of the largest dredging companies in the world – CFE, a construction group with headquarters in Belgium), Private Banking (Delen Private Bank, one of the largest independent private asset managers in Belgium, and asset manager […]
The Oilio brand represents the highest possibe standards in edible oils with all the benefits of an extensive products range and the very best levels of service. Products: Oils Flavoured Oils Asian wok Omega3 Margarine Mayonnaise
The Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is one of the oldest Antwerp ship-owners. It is controlled by the Saverys family who also own major stakes in the Exmar and Euronav groups. CMB is active in the following areas: Dry bulk shipping — Bocimar Container shipping — Delphis Chemical tankers — Bochem Innovation and development – CMB.TECH Crew Transfer Vessels – Windcat Workboats Real Estate – Reslea and Maritime […]
Dental Care Clinic offers a wide range of services: Oral hygiene Cosmetic dentistry Implants Prostheses Endodontics Conservative dentistry Orthodontics
Every year we take in approximately 19,000 patients. In addition, there are more than 28,000 day hospitalizations and thousands of consultations per year. Departments General surgery Pathology of anatomy Anesthesia Breast clinic AZ Monica Cardiology Day hospital Antwerp Day hospital Deurne Dermatology Dietetics Endocrinology Physiotherapy Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Intensive care Clinical Biology Oral, jaw and face […]
The Hospital Network Antwerp or ZNA is a merger of 9 existing hospitals in the Belgian city of Antwerp . The merger came about in 2004 and consists of 3 general and 6 specialist hospitals, the largest Belgian merger hospital with 2,500 beds. The ZNA has a reach of 1 million inhabitants in 32 merged municipalities. It employs 7,000 people across its various campuses, including […]
Antwerp University Hospital is a university centre providing patient-friendly tertiary care, high-quality academic training and groundbreaking scientific research with an important international focus. With over 570 beds, the hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services. Offering comprehensive care for patients with complex disorders, 578 physicians specializing in 38 different fields treat more than 650.000 patients every year. About 3000 […]
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (Dutch: Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten van Antwerpen) is an art academy located in Antwerp, Belgium. It is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. It was founded in 1663 by David Teniers the Younger, painter to the Archduke Leopold Wilhelm and Don Juan of Austria. Teniers was master of the Guild of St Luke — which embraced arts […]
The Antwerp Maritime Academy (Dutch: Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen; French: École supérieure de navigation d’Anvers) is a university college in Belgium, located in the north of Antwerp. The academy trains future officers of the Merchant Navy and Belgian Navy. The Antwerp Maritime Academy is the only Vocational university in Belgium allowed to teach in both Vernaculars, being Dutch and French. There are two sections at the academy: Nautical science and Marine engineering. Marine engineering: […]
AP or in full Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, founded in 1995, is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the city of Antwerp and created as a merger between Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen and Plantijn Hogeschool. In the 2013–2014 academic year, the university college started with 22 bachelor programs, 6 art courses and more than 8,500 students. […]
The University of Antwerp is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders. The University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. In ten domains the university’s research is among the best in the […]
Chocolate Nation directly opposite Central Station is the largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world, entirely dedicated to Belgian chocolate. By the way, did you know that the very first chocolate factory in Belgium was opened in Antwerp in 1831? You will now find a chocolate shop on almost a street corner. The museum is conceived as […]
Antwerp Zoo is a zoo in the centre of Antwerp, Belgium, located next to the Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. It is the oldest animal park in the country, and one of the oldest in the world, established on 21 July 1843. Animals and exhibits Siberian tiger at Antwerp ZooThe king penguins are housed in a refrigerated compartment.Flamingo enclosure in the Antwerp zoo Together […]
The Rubenshuis (“Rubens House”) is the former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) in Antwerp. Purchased in 1610, Rubens had the Flemish townhouse renovated and extended on the basis of designs by Rubens himself. After the renovations the house and its courtyard garden had the outlook of an Italian palazzo, which reflected Rubens’ artistic ideals. The ensemble is […]
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium. In Gothic style, its architects were Jan and Pieter Appelmans. The belfry of the cathedral is included in the Belfries of Belgium and France entry in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The church’s one finished spire is 123 metres (404 ft) high, the highest church tower in the Benelux. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor commented that the spire should be kept […]
Antwerp is a city in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province in the Flemish Region. Antwerp is on the River Scheldt, linked to the North Sea by the river’s Westerschelde estuary. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe and within the top 20 globally. The city is also known for its diamond industry and trade. The inhabitants of […]