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Historical Highlights and Cathedral
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JOHAN
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Lange Wapper (statue)
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
The tour starts at the oldest official building of Antwerp (Stone Castle), where in the same area, during the first centuries, probably a Roman camp was settled.
Around the 11th century, Stone Castle became the first stone building and fortress of Antwerp. In the 16th century, Antwerp became, thanks to its port, one of the world's most important cities. The wealth was reflected in the size and splendour of the buildings like the House of the Butchers and the Cathedral of Our Lady.
However, there was a downside to all this, which would lead at the end of the century to the decline: the religious wars. Flanders, being a Province of catholic Spain, came gradually under the influence of a new movement, the Protestants. That led to vicious wars and repression of Antwerp. With it came also the Spanish Inquisition.
In 1585, the Catholic Spain reimposed their rule, and a lot of people from Antwerp fled to Holland. This was the end of the Antwerp Golden Age.
This tour also covers storytelling, anecdotes, making your experiencing for a moment how it was to live in Antwerp.
*INSIDE VISIT CATHEDRAL NOT INCLUDED (10/12 EUROS AT THE ENTRY)
Around the 11th century, Stone Castle became the first stone building and fortress of Antwerp. In the 16th century, Antwerp became, thanks to its port, one of the world's most important cities. The wealth was reflected in the size and splendour of the buildings like the House of the Butchers and the Cathedral of Our Lady.
However, there was a downside to all this, which would lead at the end of the century to the decline: the religious wars. Flanders, being a Province of catholic Spain, came gradually under the influence of a new movement, the Protestants. That led to vicious wars and repression of Antwerp. With it came also the Spanish Inquisition.
In 1585, the Catholic Spain reimposed their rule, and a lot of people from Antwerp fled to Holland. This was the end of the Antwerp Golden Age.
This tour also covers storytelling, anecdotes, making your experiencing for a moment how it was to live in Antwerp.
*INSIDE VISIT CATHEDRAL NOT INCLUDED (10/12 EUROS AT THE ENTRY)
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 4 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Vlaaikensgang
- Het Steen
- Grote Markt - Large market
- Museum Vleeshuis
- Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp
Our Guides
Johan
On arrival
You can not miss the Lange Wapper statue, it's a tall guy just at the entry of Stone Castle. Stone Castle is next to the River Schelde.
Things to note
The length of the tour is approx 500 meters.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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