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Preparing your trip to Antwerpen: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. All tourists have an opportunity to get a free city map without any complications. In order to get it simply go to any kiosk located near the train station or Groenplaats Square.
2. Spring or summer are the best time to make a vacation in Antwerp. If you visit this place on other time of the year, frequent rains may violate your recreation program.
3. Smoking is prohibited in public places, so those tourists, who suffer from this addiction, have to search for specially designated smoking rooms. You also should not ask for an ashtray in restaurants – smoking is not allowed in all restaurants and bars of the city.
4. Antwerp suburbs and industrial neighborhoods are surely the most dangerous places for travelers. We recommend walking here only in daylight and with a large company.
6. Tips are already included into the total amount of a bill in most restaurants and cafes. However, if you wish, you can leave another 10% of the total order value.
7. If you want to save on travel, it is best to rent a bike. This city is very friendly to cyclists. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of the city in its full while making this kind of ride.
The name of a small hotel De Witte Lelie can be literally translated as “White Lily”. The hotel was founded by two sisters who wanted to make it the best accommodation in the luxury … 
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9. You should not compare the traditions of the locals with the tradition of French. Residents of this city are quite intolerable to French traditions.
10. Those, who want to visit the surrounding towns, should use the services of suburban trains. They will bring travellers to Bruges, Ghent and Brussels in less than an hour, and travellers will be able to enjoy comfort at minimal cost. 
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What to visit being in Antwerpen - unique sights
Central Station Antwerp
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
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Distance from Antwerpen center - 0.3 km.
Unfortunately, in the middle of the 20th century, the building was too close to be ruined. The reconstruction, that was made at the right time, saved the valuable architecture monument. The old station attracts a lot of people. Some visit it for moving to another place, another come here like in a museum. The huge shopping mall has also placed in the station. More than that, you can find over 30 jewellery saloons, several restaurants, and cafes. Waiting won't be boring at this railway station. It is a good place to visit for every tourist. This station is included in every tour around the city. …
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Antwerp City Hall
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Antwerpen center - 1.3 km.
One of the main building decoration is the central sculpture of the Holy Mother. Near has placed other interesting compositions based on Bible history. The last huge reconstruction of the city hall was at the end of the 19th century. Practically all original elements were saved. The inner decoration of the hall was also saved. Today the main decoration of halls is the frescos. The walls and ceilings are covered with illustrations of the main historical events. Some halls have portraits of outstanding Belgium kings. The best Belgium artists of the Renaissance worked on them. …
Read further Distance from Antwerpen center - 1.3 km.
Antwerp Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Antwerpen center - 1.5 km.
The people of Antwerp have considered the Virgin Mary their patroness for hundreds of years. Her ancient statue was kept in a small old chapel earlier. It is one of the main relics of the cathedral today. The cathedral was looted and destroyed during numerous wars. But this statue always managed to survive completely. Locals believe that nothing threatens their city as long as the statue remains in its place. Antwerp Cathedral is one of the largest in the world. It can accommodate up to 25,000 people at a time. …
Read further Distance from Antwerpen center - 1.5 km.
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Vaccinated Residents of the UK Are No Longer Required to Self-Quarantine After Return
The government decided to take this step after backlash from UK citizens who live abroad and cannot enter the UK without the quarantine requirement although they were vaccinated in their countries of residence. Moreover, many of these people were vaccinated with the same vaccines that the NHS uses. People under 18 who return home from amber list countries will also not need to self-isolate.
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26.07.2021
The government decided to take this step after backlash from UK citizens who live abroad and cannot enter the UK without the quarantine requirement although they were vaccinated in their countries of residence. Moreover, many of these people were vaccinated with the same vaccines that the NHS uses. People under 18 who return home from amber list countries will also not need to self-isolate.
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26.07.2021
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Travelling to Antwerpen - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Antwerpen. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
