Antwerp Saint Andrew
Sint-Andries was once called “the Parish of Miseries”, but that time is long gone, because in the meantime it has grown into a city district that is constantly in motion.
The district is dominated by the late Gothic Saint Andrew's Church. It arose at the beginning of the 16th century thanks to the Augustinian Fathers and was Rubens' first parish church
In 2021, the ModeMuseum is the face of the district. Over the years, it has also built up an international reputation. From the reopening weekend of September 4 and 5, and through January 2022, the ambitious “Mode 2.021 Antwepen-Mode/Conscious” event, a line-up full of fascinating exhibitions, open-air projects, city walks and activities, with the overarching theme of the global transition and meaningful changes within the fashion world.
Lovers of vintage and haute couture will certainly find what they are looking for in the vicinity of Kammenstraat and Nationalestraat, the access road between Antwerp City and the proverbial car park (because that's the "rest" for an Antwerper…).
Don't miss the Kloosterstraat, with shops full of treasures of antiques and brocante. This is especially true on Sundays
favorite street to imagine yourself in a bohemian atmosphere.
At the end of the Kloosterstraat you can go to the Pedestrian Tunnel, from where you can walk/cycle to Linkeroever. From there you have (for many) the best view of the city…
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