Cadix district: from harbour history to modern residential area

The Cadix district is a lesser-known part of the northern Antwerp borough called "Eilandje". In the nineteenth century, the place was a lively port neighbourhood, but with the expansion of the port to the north, the area fell into disrepair from the beginning of the 1960s. Now, thanks to the city's master plan for the "Eilandje", the neighbourhood is coming back to life.

Currently, the Cadix neighbourhood is undergoing a metamorphosis. In fact, the attractive new Schengen Plein has become one of the largest green squares in the city.

Together with your city guide, you will walk across the Park Bridge and be amazed at how quickly a new hospital was built here. During the walk you will admire old warehouses and contemporary architecture and stroll along the quays between statues, bunkers, the church ship and trendy summer bars. Of course, your guide will also tell you all about the next steps in the revitalization of this old port neighbourhood. The Cadix district is becoming a pleasant residential area-by-the-water.

During the walk you will discover the Cadix district. This is a neighbourhood with a fascinating past on the "Eilandje". You will experience the transformation that the Cadix district is currently undergoing.