MAP ILLUSTRATION: NIK NEVES
Antwerp is Belgium’s second city, and its best-kept secret. Once a Renaissance
metropolis, today this fashion and design centre combines historic character
with cutting-edge creativity. Head out on two wheels, delve into the past
and sample local flavours on a weekend exploring Flanders’ unofficial capital
ANTWERP
City at a glance
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Fly to Brussels from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur then take a direct train from the airport to Antwerp (from US$12.35; belgianrail.be). The Antwerp
City Card admits you to various attractions , plus gives you free use of public transport and cheap bike hire (US$29/24hrs, US$37/48hrs, US$43/72hrs; visitantwerpen.be).WORDS SOPHIE MCGRATH @sophielmcgrath l PHOTOGRAPHS JONATHAN STOKES @StokesJon