This feels rights, this feels nice. Immediately all the peace and quietness is gone. Antwerp it is, a city I have passed so many times by train, but never bothered to get out.
It has no typical statue like the Manneke Pis or an Atomium, but what does it have? It was time for Antwerp and I to get to know each other better. Hello Antwerp, here I come! The central train station of Antwerp is actually one of the reasons why you should visit Antwerp once in your life.
The interior is one of the most beautiful in Europe. But it sure is beautiful. It looks kind of a cathedral. Just pay attention to the many bows and arches and the massive clock in the arrival area. You see it? I guess that had to wait. Luckily the Grand Market Square had a huge surprise for me. The Swan Market was there for the weekend!
And of course no market is complete without a food truck. And so I could finally get my cup of coffee from a cute little food stand. I also spotted my favorite snacks in the world: cocos balls! Of course I had to buy some to eat it in front of the massive Cathedral of Our Lady.
No city is complete for me without some street art. It makes a city real and tells a story that otherwise stays hidden from the tourists. This was once a grey dull neighbourhood that offered nothing for tourists. I would have loved to explore this area, but sadly the public transportation sucked the day I was in Antwerp.
