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The hostel in Antwerp is very modern and wholly appropriate for our needs. We played
Antwerp & Mechelen, both clubs were excellent hosts.
Rob Parkinson | Morpeth RFC | Antwerp Tour
Antwerp has shrugged off its
reputation as a purely industrial port
city and is now known for its
energetic nightlife with an active
cultural scene.
It has a dense concentration of
things to see. Among the beautifully
preserved Gothic and Baroque
architecture are many churches,
museums and galleries.
At the centre of the city it there are
countless shopping opportunities
and trendy bars and nightclubs
around the city for the fashionconscious and young at heart.
With its rich history in the diamond
industry, Antwerp truly is the jewel
in Belgium9s crown.
It offers a huge amount in a
relatively
small
area,
and
so
combined with its location near to
the UK, is an ideal destination for a
short sports tour.
Antwerp is a superb touring base.
Located less than two hours from
both Dunkirk and Amsterdam, you
won9t be spending the whole tour on
the bus.
We will look to arrange your oxtures
in the Antwerp area, but playing a
match away from the city will
certainly be worth a bus trip.
A mythical giant named
Antigoon lived by Scheldt
River and demanded a toll from all
those who crossed it. If anyone
refused to pay,
Antigoon would sever one of their
hands and throw it into the river.
One day, Brabo, a brave young
soldier, cut off the giant9s hand and
tossed it in the
Scheldt.
The name 8Antwerpen9 is
derived from Dutch words that mean
8to throw a hand.9
Above Left: The Walibi Theme Park is
home to the Vampire Rollercoaster in
shot.
Above Right: Built in 1406 the City Hall
is the Central meeting spot for many
in the city.
Below Left: Under the sticks. Both
teams pose for a photo post oxture.
Below Right: The Antwerp skyline
after dark.
