Antwerp hotspots by Cereal

The people behind the magazine Cereal wrote a nice digital city guide about Antwerp.

In the middle of the 16th century, Antwerp was one of the world’s most important cities. A significant port at the mouth of the Scheldt river, Antwerp was dominant in the trade of sugar, spice and textile. Its wealth and power graced it with baroque masterpieces and its associate with groundbreaking architecture and design continues to this day. Now, though, it is more lowkey and approachable. Belgium’s second city, Antwerp almost seems to enjoy being in the shadow of its capital city. Today, Antwerp is a breeding ground for all manner of creative interests. 

Close to Zurenborg you will find, PAKT a former industrial complex where three old warehouses have been brought back to life by creative entrepreneurs; studios, bars and restaurants, and a coffee roastery all topped—literally—by an urban farm of almost 2,000 square metres. Allowing locals to grow herbs and vegetables on its rooftop, PAKT adopts the circular economy, with farmers producing fertiliser from kitchen leftovers. 

As you probably know Antwerp is well known for diamond trading and polishing. You will find the diamond district near the Central Station 10 minutes walking distant from Zurenborg.