Port of Antwerp, Antwerp

Name: Port of Antwerp
Address: Antwerp, Belgium

#79 among attractions in Antwerp

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The Port of Antwerp is the port of the City of Antwerp. It is located in Flanders, mainly in the province of Antwerp but also partially in the province of East Flanders. It is a seaport in the heart of Europe accessible to capesize ships. It is Europe’s second-largest seaport, after Rotterdam. Antwerp stands at the upper end of the tidal estuary of the Scheldt. The estuary is navigable by ships of more than 100,000 Gross Tons as far as 80 km inland. Like the Port of Hamburg, the Port of Antwerp's inland location provides a more central location in Europe than the majority of North Sea ports. Antwerp's docks are connected to the hinterland by rail, road, and river and canal waterways. As a result, the port of Antwerp has become one of Europe's largest seaports, ranking second behind Rotterdam by total freight shipped. Its international rankings vary from 11th to 20th. In 2012, the Port of Antwerp handled 14,220 sea trade ships, 57,044 inland barges, and offered liner services to 800 different maritime destinations. ()

Local name: Port d'Anvers Coordinates: 51°16'12"N, 4°20'12"E

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Antwerpen (Haven van Antwerpen)Antwerp Belgium

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Port of Antwerp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Het Steen, Vleeshuis, Sint-Pauluskerk, Museum aan de Stroom.

4.3 miSE
Forts and castles, Specialty museum, Museum
Het Steen, Antwerp
109 min walk • Het Steen, a historical fortress in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a testament to the city's medieval past. This castle, whose name translates to "The Stone," is the oldest surviving building in Antwerp and has been a fixture on the banks of the Scheldt River since...
4.2 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Vleeshuis, Antwerp
109 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, the Vleeshuis (Butcher's Hall) stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This remarkable museum, once a center for the city's meat trade, delves into the past to present a multifaceted story of...
4.2 miSE
Church, Peter Paul Rubens, Baroque architecture
Sint-Pauluskerk, Antwerp
108 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, stands the majestic Sint-Pauluskerk, a church that epitomizes the artistic and architectural heritage of this vibrant city. This baroque church, dating back to the early 17th century, is a testament to the rich history...
4.2 miSE
Modern museum exploring city's heritage
Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp
106 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Antwerp, the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) is a towering testament to the city's rich history and cultural tapestry. This modern museum, nestled in the old docklands of the port city, stands as a beacon of knowledge and an architectural marvel...
3.8 miSE
51°14'41"N • 4°24'52"E
Kinepolis Antwerpen, Antwerp
97 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema, Entertainment
3.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Lillo, Antwerp
80 min walk • Fort Lillo is a former military fort built as part of the Antwerp Defence Line on the right bank of the Schelde, and completely surrounded by the industrial port of Antwerp.
3.8 miSE
51°13'60"N • 4°24'13"E
Red Star Line Museum, Antwerp
98 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
1.6 miW
Museum
Organ collection Ghysels, Antwerp
42 min walk • The Organ collection Ghysels is a museum collection of mechanical dance and fairground organs. Since 2010 it is exhibited at the Kijk- en Luisterdepot in Kallo in Beveren, Belgium. It was brought together by Jef Ghysels from Schaerbeek. Great part of the organs operated before the First World War.
2.8 miNW
51°17'40"N • 4°17'7"E
Fort Liefkenshoek, Beveren
71 min walk • Architecture, Battlefield, Historical place
4.2 miSE
Church
St Walburga Church, Antwerp
108 min walk • The St Walburga Church in Antwerp, Belgium, formerly a parish church, was demolished in 1817.
3.6 miS
Area
Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
91 min walk • Zwijndrecht is both a village and a municipality located in the Flemish province of Antwerp, in Belgium. As well as Zwijndrecht proper, the municipality includes the village of Burcht. As of January 1, 2006, Zwijndrecht had a total population of 18,231.