Antwerp Again

Those of you who read my blog often, will have probably noticed already that I love going to Antwerp, I even created a label for it. Usually I go there for some shopping with my mom or one of my friends, but last weekend I had a long weekend and decided to go for a night with my boyfriend. Here a little " photodiary" : 

Competitor for Grand central NY : Antwerp trainstation entrance hall 

We were staying at the newly renovated Mondo Antwerp city center

 Part of our room, although my favorite part was the big walk-in shower 

Quick visit to the " Stadsfeestzaal" right before closing time, empty, but beautiful 


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Dinner at Brasserie Appelmans, close to the cathedral. ( photo from Google) 

The food was good, friendly service and I loved the decoration : simple, modern but very warm and cosy.

After dinner we went to Noxx, a popular ( and very big ) club in the Antwerp port area. 

It was my first time there and I'd describe it as a typical club, with popular music and young people. We were there on studentnight, but I'd like to go back once when there is a special dj coming. (photo from google) 

 Wallpaper in the  hotel...wouldn't mind having a wall like that in my room 

 My mini's for travelling, so practical 

 Windowshopping on the " Meir" - Versace for H&M. I have to say that after seeing them from closer, I won't bother getting up early and surviving all the "fashionistas gone wild". 

 A good " trip" needs a cultural aspect aswell, so we visited the Rubens' house. It's only 1 euro entrance for students and definately worth a look. His paintings are ofcourse impressive, but not at all my style. I was mainly interested in the architecture. It's great we are still able to visit something, in such perfect state, that was built so long ago. From the front it looks like a normal old house ( don't have photos of the front), but the back of the house and the garden clearly show the influence of Italy in Rubens life.

A quick coffee & croissant before going back home. 

Have any of you been in Antwerp already ? Any suggestions on where to ship, eat, drink,.. ? 

If you're planning to go there, have a look at some of my earlier posts :) 

B. x