Antwerp’s bustling centre is the most engaging part of the city. Its cobbled lanes and maze-like streets are dotted with mansions, museums and fine old churches. In keeping with its cultural heritage, Antwerp is packed with museums and galleries, which along with the assortment of shops, restaurants and nightlife on offer, there’s plenty to do on a short visit – it’s just a case of choosing what!

Antwerp's most famous son is the 16th-century painter Rubens, whose work can be found all over the city including in the cathedral and in the Museum of Fine Art. The city has a long artistic tradition, and its three largest art museums are concentrated a mile or two south of the city centre, all within an easy walk of each other.