I have never seen such a beautiful central station like Antwerp. Though it was a short visit, I really amaze by the architecture of the medieval era. It was really a monument for the Leopold II. The government had renovated the station tremendously, the roof, the wall still like the medieval era. I never can stop watching the beautiful building....
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Central Station
Koning Astrid Plein, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
32-3-204-20-40
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Ranked #1 of 65 attractions in Antwerp
216 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: Leopold II had this unusual rail station built as a neo-Baroque monument to the railway age in 1905.
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If you land in Brussels for 10 Euro (40 minute Xpress Bus to Antwerp) –
Station to take you where do you want to go ….
The Architecture is beyond beautiful: The original station building was constructed between 1895 and 1905 as a replacement for the original terminus “Brussels-Mechelen-Antwerp Railway”. With a vast dome above the waiting room hall -...
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I am not particularly interested in either Neo-Baroque Architecture or Rail transport, but you have to marvel at the architecture of this station and the multi storey platform aspect of the station.
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Loved the building but was particularly impressed with the punctuality and cleanliness of the trains. A few obvious pickpockets lurking and no sign of Police or security. As with all big stations, be wary.
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this place is worth a detour because of its super modern 4 level train tracks in the middle of an old baroc station
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Great architecture, lines for tickets are a bit long.
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Very unique architecture! The various additions to the station from different periods are combined very well. Take a walk through the station and enjoy how all the different architectures meld.
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very easy to navigate, well signed and not at all intimidating
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The central station is as beautiful as everyone says. Clean and convienent.
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The Central station of Antwerp is a beautiful building, made even more beautiful by the latest renovations. If you have to wait for a train, you can enjoy the architecture.
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