Fashion, design and nightlife abound in Antwerp and it is this fascinating melting pot of old and new that makes the city well worth visiting. The city lies within easy travelling distance from Brussels too – so is well worth considering as a day-trip. Bralux visits Antwerp often and can advise you on tours, hotels, bars and restaurants.Plantin-Moretus Museum
The Plantin Moretus Museum is an astonishing place to visit in Antwerp. It is a unique building that houses an original 16th Century printing business (including the two oldest known printing presses in the world). The house contains an amazingly complete 16th Century merchant’s home, including tapestries, paintings, furniture and original leather ‘wallpaper’, For this reason we have given this unique venue one of our coveted BRALUX TRAVEL BEST awards.