Zoo of Antwerp
The Antwerp Zoo is one
of the oldest and most famous zoos in the world.
Its location – originally just outside the city
walls, now an oasis of peace in the heart of the city,
next door to Central Station – is typical of
the nineteenth-century origins. You must set aside
at least half a day for a visit because there really
is so much to see and do. More than 4 000 animals
await you. They will amaze you, endear you or fill
you with the greatest respect.
- Koningin Astridplein
26
- Opening hours: The Zoo is open every day of the
year (Sundays and holidays included) from 10
am.
Vogelmarkt
Weekly market on the Theaterplein: Sun.
8am-1pm
Vreemdelingenmarkt
Weekly market on the Theaterplein
– exotic fruit and spices: Sat. 8am-4pm
Sinksenfoor
Yearly funfair, 30 May–4 July
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Aquatopia
Below the Astrid Park Plaza Hotel,
near the Zoo, you’ll find the recently opened Aquatopia
where more than 3500 fish and other marine animals
can be observed in their natural habitats.
- Koningin Astridplein 7
- Opening hours: Aquatopia is
open every day from 10am–6pm.
[Update, April 2005. Aquatopia is closed for redecoration from 11 April till the end of June 2005.] The “Bolleke”
 This is somewhat the unofficial symbol
of Antwerp. “Bolleke” is the name given
to the De Koninck Beer, the most typical and popular
alcoholic drink of the city.
The name refers to the
shape of the glass from which the reddish beer
is drunk. |