Antwerp and its baroque jewel: walking through the Golden Age and its aftermath

Get to know the historic city center and pay an extended visit to St. Charles Borromeo's Church

Your guide leads you through the historic city centre. Starting at the Scheldt, the lifeline of our city, you walk along the Steen and the Vleeshuis (Butchers' Hall) to the Grote Markt with its magnificent city hall and guild houses. All these monuments bear witness to Antwerp's Golden Age. A detour along charming Vlaaikensgang offers you a magnificent view of the cathedral tower.

The highlight of this walk is St. Charles Borromeo's Church. Be overwhelmed by the very finest Baroque façade and enjoy the festive interior with the Lady Chapel as an example of pure Baroque. Your guide will tell you how important Rubens was for the decoration of this church.

Additional information

• The opening hours of the church are variable (no visit possible when there are celebrations), so inquire very well in advance at : s.carolus@skynet.be.
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday : 10am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 5pm .
• Admission fee to the church is not included.
• More info on website Carolus Borromeus Church.