Known as the second largest city in Belgium, Antwerp is also home to a chic fashion district and design center, the diamond industry and one of the largest ports in Europe. Antwerp boasts a slew of art galleries, museums, ancient churches, a historic center, magnificent architecture, charming cobblestone streets and daily walking tours.

Antwerp has a long rich history but this does not keep the city from staying modern and keeping up their reputation as the most established fashion hot-spots of the world. Fashionistas and designers will love a trip to this young, vibrant city, where avant-garde boutiques are around every corner, chic bars and restaurants line the thriving streets and the Mode Museum (Momu) is there to explore.

If visitors are interested in learning more about the diamond industry and its origin, they can plan a visit to the Provincial Diamond Museum or Diamond land where displays and demonstrations of diamond cutting are ongoing. Don't miss out on a visit to the Antwerp Zoo, Central Station, St. Paul's Church and the neighborhood of Zurenborg. Better yet, take a hot air balloon ride with Airventure Ballooning over the entire city as well as the rest of Belgium!