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{{Short description|MunicipalityCity inlocated Flemishin CommunityFlanders, Belgium}}
{{About|the city|the province|Antwerp Province|other uses}}
{{Redirect|Anvers|the station on Paris Métro Line 2|Anvers (Paris Métro)|the island off the Antarctic coast|Anvers Island}}
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| leader_title = [[List of mayors of Antwerp|Mayor]]
| leader_name = [[Bart De Wever]] ([[Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie|N-VA]])
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| leader_name1 = [[Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie|N-VA]], [[Vooruit (political party)|Vooruit]], [[Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten|Open Vld]]
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'''Antwerp''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=En-us-Antwerp.ogg|ˈ|æ|n|t|w|ɜr|p}}; {{lang-nl|Antwerpen}} {{IPA-nl|ˈɑntʋɛrpə(n)||Nl-Antwerpen.ogg}}; {{lang-fr|Anvers}} {{IPA-|fr|ɑ̃vɛʁs||LL-Q150 (fra)-Jules78120-Anvers.wav}}) is a [[City status in Belgium|city]] and a [[Municipalities of Belgium|municipality]] in the [[Flemish Region]] of [[Belgium]]. It is the capital and largest city of [[Antwerp Province]], and the third largest city in Belgium by area at {{cvt|204.51|km2}} after [[Tournai]] and [[Couvin]]. With a population of 536,079,<ref name="BelMun2014">On January 1st 2023. Statistics of the Federal Public Service of the Interior: https://www.ibz.rrn.fgov.be/fileadmin/user_upload/fr/pop/statistiques/population-bevolking-20230101.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823165540/https://statbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/loop-van-de-bevolking |date=23 August 2022 }}</ref> it is the [[List of citiesmost populous municipalities in Belgium|most populous municipality]] in Belgium, and with a metropolitan population of over 900,0001.2 million people, the country's [[Metropolitan areas in Belgium|second-largest metropolitan regionarea]] after [[Brussels]].{{efn|name=fn1|The [[Brussels-Capital Region]], [[Metropolitan areas in Belgium|whose metropolitan area]] comprises the [[City of Brussels]] itself plus 18 independent municipal entities, counts over 1,700,000 inhabitants, but these communities are counted separately by the [[Statistics Belgium|Belgian Statistics Office]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://statbel.fgov.be/nl/statistieken/cijfers/bevolking/structuur/woonplaats/groot/|title=Statbel the Belgian statistics office|access-date=6 January 2015|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516082938/https://statbel.fgov.be/nl/statistieken/cijfers/bevolking/structuur/woonplaats/groot/|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref name="BelMetr">{{cite web|title=De Belgische Stadsgewesten 2001|url=http://www.statbel.fgov.be/pub/d0/p009n014_nl.pdf|work=Statistics Belgium|access-date=19 October 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081029020131/http://www.statbel.fgov.be/pub/d0/p009n014_nl.pdf|archive-date=29 October 2008}} Definitions of metropolitan areas in Belgium.</ref>
 
Flowing through Antwerp is the river [[Scheldt]]. Antwerp is linked to the [[North Sea]] by the river's [[Western Scheldt|Westerschelde]] estuary. It is about {{cvt|40|km|mi|0}} north of Brussels, and about {{cvt|15|km|mi|0}} south of the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] border. The [[Port of Antwerp]] is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe after [[Rotterdam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portofantwerp.com/sites/portofantwerp/files/Annual%20Report%202014_EN.pdf|title=Annual Report 2014|publisher=Port of Antwerp|date=2014|access-date=17 August 2021|page=14|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202072649/http://www.portofantwerp.com/sites/portofantwerp/files/Annual%20Report%202014_EN.pdf|archive-date=2 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/invest/en/news/antwerp-europe%E2%80%99s-second-largest-port|title=Antwerp is Europe's second largest port|date=9 November 2016|access-date=19 July 2017|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225502/https://www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/invest/en/news/antwerp-europe%E2%80%99s-second-largest-port|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[List of world's busiest container ports|within the top 20 globally]]. The city is also known as the hub of the world's [[diamond industry|diamond trade]]. In 2020, the [[Globalization and World Cities Research Network]] rated Antwerp as a Gamma + (third level/top tier) [[Global City]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The World According to GaWC 2020|url=https://www.lboro.ac.uk/gawc/world2020t.html|website=GaWC - Research Network|publisher=Globalization and World Cities|access-date=31 August 2020|archive-date=24 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824031341/https://www.lboro.ac.uk/gawc/world2020t.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Both economically and culturally, Antwerp is and has long been an important city in the [[Low Countries]], especially before and during the [[Sack of Antwerp|Spanish Fury]] (1576) and throughout and after the subsequent [[Dutch Revolt]]. The [[Bourse ofat Antwerp]], originally built in 1531 and re-built in 1872, was the world's first purpose-built [[commodities exchange|commodity exchange]].{{efn|name=fn2|It was founded before stocks and shares existed, so was not strictly a [[stock exchange]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-31-fi-3623-story.html|title=Antwerp Bourse—World's Oldest—Closes|date=31 December 1997|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=22 March 2019|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225507/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-31-fi-3623-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barcroft.tv/antwerp-stock-exchange-building-belgium-europe-brussels|title=A look inside one of the world's oldest stock exchange buildings|publisher=Barcroft TV|access-date=19 July 2017|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128163442/http://www.barcroft.tv/antwerp-stock-exchange-building-belgium-europe-brussels|url-status=live}}</ref>}} In 1920, the city hosted the [[1920 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]].
 
The inhabitants of Antwerp are nicknamed ''Sinjoren'' ({{IPA-nl|sɪˈɲoːrə(n)}}), after the Spanish honorific ''señor'' or French ''seigneur'', "lord", referring to the Spanish noblemen who ruled the city in the 17th century.<ref>Geert Cole; Leanne Logan, Belgium & Luxembourg p.218 Lonely Planet Publishing (2007) {{ISBN|1-74104-237-2}}</ref> The city's population is very diverse, including about 180 nationalities; as of 2019, more than 50% of its population had a parent that was not a Belgian citizen at birth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diversiteitspraktijk.be/artikels/waarom-is-antwerpen-een-majority-minoritystad|title=Waarom is Antwerpen een majority-minoritystad?|access-date=16 November 2022|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225445/https://www.diversiteitspraktijk.be/artikels/waarom-is-antwerpen-een-majority-minoritystad|url-status=live}}</ref> A notable community is the [[Jewish Community of Antwerp|Jewish one]], as Antwerp is one of the only two cities in Europe (together with [[London]] and its [[Stamford Hill]] neighbourhood) that is home to a considerable [[Haredi]] population in the 21st century.
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[[File:Scaldis en Antverpia, Abraham Janssens I, (1609), Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen, 212.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|''Scaldis'' ("the [[Scheldt]]") ''and Antverpia'' ("Antwerp"), [[Abraham Janssens]], 1609, oil on panel, [[Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp]]]]
 
Early recorded versions of the name include ''Ando Verpia'' on [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] coins found in the city centre,<ref name="belgiumview.com">[http://www.belgiumview.com/belgiumview/tl1/view0000599.php4 Brabo Antwerpen 1 (centrum) / Antwerpen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204171118/http://www.belgiumview.com/belgiumview/tl1/view0000599.php4|date=4 December 2017}} {{in lang|nl}}</ref> Germanic ''{{lang|gem|Andhunerbo''}} from around the time [[Austrasia]] became a separate kingdom (that is, about 567 CE),<ref name="EB1911"/> and (possibly originally Celtic) ''Andoverpis'' in [[Audoin (bishop)|Dado]]'s ''Life of [[St. Eligius]]'' ''(Vita Eligii)'' from about 700 CE. The form ''{{lang|la|Antverpia''}} is [[Neo-Latin]].<ref>[https://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antverpia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605134819/https://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antverpia|date=5 June 2020}} German Wiktionary. Retrieved 5 June 2020</ref>
 
A Germanic ([[Frankish language|Frankish]] or [[Old Frisian|Frisian]]) origin could contain prefix ''{{lang|gem|anda''}} ("against") and a noun derived from the verb ''{{lang|gem|werpen''}} ("to throw") and denote, for example: land thrown up at the riverbank; an [[alluvial deposit]]; a mound (like a [[terp]]) thrown up (as a defence) against (something or someone); or a wharf.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kroniek Antwerpen|url=http://www.avbg.be/kroniek_Antwerpen_0-1200|website=AVBG|publisher=Antwerp Society for Architectural History|access-date=4 June 2020|language=nl|archive-date=7 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107231653/http://www.avbg.be/kroniek_Antwerpen_0-1200|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="placenames">{{cite book|last=Room|first=Adrian|title=Placenames of the World|publisher=McFarland & Company|date=1 August 1997|page=[https://archive.org/details/placenamesofworl00room/page/32 32]|isbn=0-7864-0172-9|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/placenamesofworl00room/page/32}}</ref><ref name="Antwerp">[https://www.britannica.com/eb/article-21476/Antwerp "Antwerp"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225455/https://www.britannica.com/place/Antwerp-Belgium|date=1 February 2023}} ''Encyclopædia Britannica''</ref> If ''Andoverpis'' is Celtic in origin, it could mean "those who live on both banks".<ref>{{cite news|work=[[Gazet van Antwerpen]]|date=13 September 2007|title=Naam Antwerpen heeft keltische oorsprong|url=http://www.gva.be/cnt/aid607049/naam-antwerpen-heeft-keltische-oorsprong|access-date=18 August 2017|language=nl|archive-date=28 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128123445/https://www.gva.be/cnt/aid607049/naam-antwerpen-heeft-keltische-oorsprong|url-status=live}} For the relevant passage in the ''Vita Eligii'', see the ''[[Monumenta Germaniae Historica]]'' [https://www.dmgh.de/mgh_ss_rer_merov_4/index.htm#page/700/mode/1up on the Digital MGH (page 700)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604014718/https://www.dmgh.de/mgh_ss_rer_merov_4/index.htm#page/700/mode/1up|date=4 June 2020}} retrieved 4 June 2020 {{in lang|la}}. [[Fordham University]] has published [http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/eligius.asp an English translation of the ''Vita Eligii'' by Jo Ann McNamara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225509/https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/eligius.asp|date=1 February 2023}} retrieved 18 August 2017</ref>
 
There is a [[folklore]] tradition that the name ''Antwerpen'' is from [[Dutch language|Dutch]] ''{{lang|nl|handwerpen''}} ("hand-throwing"). A [[giant (mythology)|giant]] called [[Druon Antigoon|Antigoon]] is said to have lived near the [[Scheldt]] river and extracted a toll from passing boatmen. He severed the hand of anyone who did not pay, and threw it in the river. Eventually the giant was killed by a young hero named [[Silvius Brabo]], who cut off the giant's own hand and flung that into the river. This is unlikely to be the true origin, but it is celebrated by [[Brabo Fountain|a statue]] (illustrated further below) in the city's main market square, the {{lang|nl|[[Grote Markt (Antwerp)|Grote Markt]]|italic=no}}.<ref>Legenden en Mythen [http://www.figy.be/legenden/Antwerpen_Brabo.htm Legende van Brabo en de reus Antigoon]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201213033/http://www.figy.be/legenden/Antwerpen_Brabo.htm|date=1 December 2010}} {{in lang|nl}}</ref><ref name="belgiumview.com"/>
 
==History==
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Subsequently, the city joined the [[Union of Utrecht]] in 1579 and became the capital of the [[Dutch Revolt]]. In 1585, [[Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma|Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma and Piacenza]], captured it after a [[Fall of Antwerp (1584–1585)|long siege]] and as part of the terms of surrender its [[Protestantism|Protestant]] citizens were given two years to settle their affairs before quitting the city.<ref>Boxer Charles Ralph, ''The Dutch seaborne empire, 1600–1800'', p. 18, Taylor & Francis, 1977 {{ISBN|0-09-131051-2}}, {{ISBN|978-0-09-131051-6}}
[https://books.google.com/books?id=Fx4OAAAAQAAJ&q=Antwerp+surrender+Protestant&pg=PA18 Google books] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404035144/https://books.google.com/books?id=Fx4OAAAAQAAJ&q=Antwerp+surrender+Protestant&pg=PA18 |date=4 April 2023 }}</ref> Most went to the [[Dutch Republic|United Provinces]] in the north, starting the [[Dutch Golden Age]]. Antwerp's banking was controlled for a generation by [[Genoa]], and [[Amsterdam]] became the new trading centre.
 
===17th–19th centuries===
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The neighboring municipality of [[Borsbeek]] has declared the intention to become the tenth district of the city of Antwerp. However, the final decision has not been made and a non-binding citizens vote on the matter is scheduled for September 2023.
 
With the exception of Ekeren enand Berendrecht-Zandvliet-Lillo, all the districts form together one contiguous inhabited area. The former town halls have been converted into district halls and the former town centers are now local main streets within the larger urban agglomeration.
 
== Neighborhoods ==
 
=== In the district of Antwerp ===
The historical city of Antwerp consists nowadays of the following neigborhoodsneighborhoods. For a few of them, the postal code has become a cultural reference.
 
==== The inner city - 2000 ====
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==== Linkeroever - 2050 ====
United with the city in 1923, Linkeroever ("Left bank") consists of the former polders of [[Zwijndrecht, Belgium|Zwijndrecht]] and [[Burcht, Antwerp|Burcht]].
 
==== Berchem - 2600 ====
[[Berchem|Antwerp-Berchem]]: Vibrant district, rich history, lively streets, major transportation hub.
 
==Cityscape and architecture==
Antwerp's architecture is a fascinating blend of old and new, with a rich cultural heritage spanning from the Gothic and Renaissance periods to contemporary designs. In the 16th century already, the city was noted for the wealth of its citizens ({{lang|la|Antwerpia nummis}}).{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} The houses of these wealthy merchants and manufacturers have been preserved throughout the city. However, fire has destroyed several old buildings, such as the house of the [[Hanseatic League]] on the northern quays, in 1891. During [[World War II]], the city also suffered considerable damage from [[Vergeltungswaffe|V-bombs]]. Here are some of the most notable examples of Antwerp's diverse architecture:
 
* [[Port Authority Building (Antwerp)|The Port House]], designed by [[Zaha Hadid]], is a contemporary landmark that juxtaposes a restored neoclassical building with a futuristic glass-clad extension.
* The Provincial Government Building, designed by [[Xaveer De Geyter]] Architects, is a unique triangular-shaped building with a natural stone façade located in the historic city center.
* [[DeSingel|De Singel]], a cultural center with a modernist design, features a mix of glass and concrete and is considered an architectural marvel.
* [[Palace of Justice Antwerp|The Palace of Justice]], a [[Richard Rogers]]' masterpiece, is a stunning modern building with a prominent dome and anmakes innovativeextensive use of glass and steel.
* The [[Museum aan de Stroom|MAS Museum]], with its distinctive red sandstone façade, is a contemporary building that explores Antwerp's rich maritime history.
* The [[Zurenborg]] neighborhood is known for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, featuring intricate details, colorful mosaics, and stained glass windows.
* [[Maison Guiette]] is a residential building designed by the Swiss-French architect [[Le Corbusier]] in collaboration with the Belgian architect Paul De Meyer in 1926-1927. Maison Guiette is considered an early example of Le Corbusier's work in Europe. It is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is recognized as an important example of modernist architecture.
* De [[Boerentoren]], or "The Farmer's Tower", is a historic Art Deco skyscraper that was once the tallest building in Europe.
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* The [[Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp|Royal Museum of Fine Arts]], with its Neo-Classical style, houses a vast collection of Flemish art from the 14th to the 20th century.
* [[Antwerpen-Centraal railway station|Antwerp Central Station]], a beautiful Beaux-Arts railway station, is one of the most impressive examples of railway architecture in Europe.
* The Sint-Annatunnel,<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Underpass|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/the-underpass|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326033023/https://visit.antwerpen.be/the-underpass|url-status=live}}</ref> also known as the Voetgangerstunnel, is a 572-meter-long tunnel. It was opened in 1933 and was designed by engineer [[Émile Van Averbeke|Emiel Van Averbeke]]. The tunnel connects the banks of the Scheldt River, linking the historic city center with the Left Bank neighborhood. It is primarily made of reinforced concrete and features an Art Deco style interior design with ceramic tiles, ornamental lighting fixtures, and decorative panels. One of its unique features is the wooden escalator, which has been in operation since the tunnel's opening. Today, the Voetgangerstunnel is a popular tourist attraction and a key transportation link for commuters and visitors to Antwerp.
* Nieuw Zuid (New South) neighborhood, Located next to the river on the site of abandoned railway tracks, Nieuw Zuid is being designed as a sustainable green neighbourhood. The project, which will not be finished until 2030, includes buildings by acclaimed international architects such as [[Max Dudler]], [[Stefano Boeri]], [[Peter Zumthor]], [[Shigeru Ban]] and [[Kazuyo Sejima]].
 
Antwerp is also home to a wealth of historic Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings, such as the [[Antwerp City Hall]], the [[Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp)|Cathedral of Our Lady]], the [[St. James' Church, Antwerp|St. James' Church]], the [[Vleeshuis|Vleeshuis Museum]] and the [[St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp|St. Charles Borromeo Church]].
 
Overall, Antwerp's architecture is a fascinating mix of styles, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage and its innovative approach to modern design.
 
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==Parks and recreational areas==
Antwerp offers a diverse range of parks and recreational areas for locals and tourists to explore. One of the most popular attractions is the [[Antwerp Zoo]]. It was opened on 21 July 21, 1843, making it one of the oldest and most famous zoos in the world. The zoo covers an area of 10 hectares and is home to more than 5,000 animals from over 950 species. The zoo is located right next to [[Antwerpen-Centraal railway station|Antwerp Central Station]] on the Koningin Astridplein. Antwerp Zoo has played its role in preservation and breeding programmes for several endangered species, including the okapi, the Przewalski horse, the Congo peafowl, the bonobo, the golden-headed lion tamarin, the European otter, and the Knysna seahorse. They take part in the [[EAZA Ex-situ Programme|European Endangered Species Programme]]. On 1 January 1, 1983, the entire park (architecture and garden) was listed as a monument. Other well-known parks include:
 
* [[Nachtegalen Park]] with several adjacent parks south of Antwerp. The area is 90 hectares in total. The parks were all built around a castle and were acquired by the municipality of Antwerp in 1910. The parks consist of Den Brandt (21 ha), Vogelenzang (40 ha), and [[Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum|Middelheim Park]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Middelheim Museum|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/middelheim-museum-en|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413222915/https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/middelheim-museum-en|url-status=live}}</ref> (24 ha) which is famous for its open-air sculpture museum that features over 400 works of art. The park also hosts a variety of outdoor concerts and festivals throughout the year, making it a popular destination for visitors.
* The Rivierenhof is a large public park located in the district of Deurne. The park covers an area of 130 hectares and features beautiful gardens, lakes, ponds, and walking paths. The Rivierenhof park was originally designed in the 1920s as a recreational park for the working class, and has since become a beloved green space for both locals and tourists.
* Park Spoor Noord is a large urban park located in the northern part of Antwerp, Belgium. The park covers an area of approximately 24 hectares and was built on the site of a former railway yard. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike and features a wide range of amenities and attractions, including playgrounds, sports fields, a skate park, a petanque court, a community garden, and several restaurants and cafés.
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* The Boekenbergpark is a public park located in the district of Deurne. It is notable for its unique outdoor swimming pool, which is filled with filtered rainwater. The park itself covers an area of about 12 hectares and includes walking paths, gardens, and playgrounds. It was designed to be an eco-friendly and sustainable space.
* Te Boelaerpark is a public park located in the district of Borgerhout. The park covers an area of 8.2 hectares and is a popular recreational area for locals and visitors alike.
* Hobokense Polder,<ref>{{Cite web|title=A walk around Hobokense Polder|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/a-walk-around-hobokense-polder|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413222913/https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/a-walk-around-hobokense-polder|url-status=live}}</ref> is a nature reserve located in the district of Hoboken. It covers an area of about 170 hectares and consists of meadows, fields, wetlands, and forests. The area was originally used for agricultural purposes, but it was transformed into a nature reserve in the 1990s.
 
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There are significant [[Armenians|Armenian communities]] that reside in Antwerp, many of whom are descendants of traders who settled during the 19th century. Most Armenian Belgians are adherents of the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]], while a smaller number are adherents of the [[Armenian Catholic Church]] and [[Armenian Evangelical Church]].
 
One of the important sectors that Armenian communities in Antwerp excel at and are involved in is the [[diamond]] trade business,<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=h0tnSn_bVXAC&q=Inside+Knowledge%3A+Streetwise+in+Asia Inside Knowledge: Streetwise in Asia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225604/https://books.google.it/books?id=h0tnSn_bVXAC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=Inside%20Knowledge%3A%20Streetwise%20in%20Asia|date=1 February 2023}} p.163</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pOo5CgAAQBAJ&q=Global+Trade+and+Commercial+Networks:+Eighteenth-Century+Diamond+Merchants|title=Global Trade and Commercial Networks: Eighteenth-Century Diamond Merchants|first=Tijl|last=Vanneste|date=6 October 2015|publisher=Routledge|via=Google Books|isbn=9781317323372|access-date=9 October 2020|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225637/https://books.google.com/books?id=pOo5CgAAQBAJ&q=Global+Trade+and+Commercial+Networks:+Eighteenth-Century+Diamond+Merchants|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.com/indians-shine-antwerp-diamond-centre-polls-417275 Indians shine antwerp diamond centre polls] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803131033/http://www.ibtimes.com/indians-shine-antwerp-diamond-centre-polls-417275|date=3 August 2016}} ''[[International Business Times]]''</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Vs2_HP5x5pgC&q=Belgium+Real+Estate+Yearbook+2009&pg=PA18 Belgium Real Estate Yearbook 2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404102916/https://books.google.com/books?id=Vs2_HP5x5pgC&q=Belgium+Real+Estate+Yearbook+2009&pg=PA18 |date=4 April 2023 }} p.23</ref> that based primarily in the [[Antwerp diamond district|diamond district]].<ref name="guardian.co.uk"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baunatdiamonds.com/en/faq/facts-figures-antwerp-and-diamonds|title=Antwerp and diamonds, the facts – Baunat Diamonds|website=baunatdiamonds.com|access-date=2 June 2016|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225616/https://www.bntdiamonds.com/en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=o6CkCgAAQBAJ The Global Diamond Industry: Economics and Development, Volume 2] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201225616/https://books.google.it/books?id=o6CkCgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover|date=1 February 2023}} p.3.6</ref> Some of the famous Armenian families involved in the diamond business in the city are the Artinians, Arslanians, Aslanians, Barsamians and the Osganians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://agbu.org/news-item/the-armenian-of-belgium-an-uninterrupted-presence-since-the-4th-century/|title=The Armenian of Belgium: an Uninterrupted Presence Since the 4th Century|website=AGBU – Armenian non-profit organization|access-date=2 June 2016|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234553/https://agbu.org/news-item/the-armenian-of-belgium-an-uninterrupted-presence-since-the-4th-century/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Economy==
[[File:Antwerpen Havenhuis 15.jpg|thumb|[[Port Authority Building (Antwerp)|Port Authority Building]]]]
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===Rail===
Antwerp is the focus of lines to the north to Essen and the Netherlands, east to Turnhout, south to Mechelen, Brussels and Charleroi, and southwest to Ghent and Ostend. It is served by international and [[Thalys]] trains to [[Amsterdam]], [[Rotterdam]] and [[Paris]], and national trains to [[Ghent]], [[Bruges]], [[Ostend]], [[Brussels]], [[Charleroi]], [[Hasselt]], [[Liège]], [[Leuven]] and [[Turnhout]]. [[Antwerpen-Central railway station|Antwerp Central station]] is an architectural monument in itself, and is mentioned in [[W. G. Sebald|W G Sebald]]'s haunting novel [[Austerlitz (novel)|''Austerlitz'']]. Prior to the completion in 2007 of a tunnel that runs northwards under the city centre to emerge at the old Antwerp Dam station, Central was a terminus. Trains from Brussels to the Netherlands had to either reverse at Central or call only at Berchem station, {{cvt|2|km|0|abbr=off}} to the south, and then describe a semicircle to the east, round the Singel. Now, they call at the new lower level of the station before continuing in the same direction.
 
Antwerp is also home to Antwerpen-Noord, the largest [[classification yard]] for freight in Belgium and second largest in Europe. The majority of freight trains in Belgium depart from or arrive here. It has two classification humps and over a hundred tracks.
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The current city council was elected in the [[Belgian local elections, 2018|October 2018 elections]].
 
The current majority consists of N-VA, sp.aVooruit and Open Vld, led by mayor [[Bart De Wever]] (N-VA).
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* [[Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp|Royal Museum of Fine Arts]]. The [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] building housing a collection of [[painting]]s, [[sculpture]]s and [[drawing]]s from the 14th to the 20th centuries. It is one of the primary landmarks of the [[Zuid (Antwerp)|Zuid]] district of Antwerp. The majestic building was designed by [[Jean-Jacques Winders]] and [[Frans Van Dijk]], built beginning in 1884, opened in 1890, and completed in 1894.
* [[Rubenshuis]], is the former home and studio of [[Peter Paul Rubens]] in Antwerp. It is now a museum.
* [[Plantin-Moretus Museum]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Museum Plantin-Moretus|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/museum-plantin-moretus-en|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413223436/https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/museum-plantin-moretus-en|url-status=live}}</ref> preserves the house of the printer [[Christophe Plantin|Christoffel Plantijn]] and his successor [[Jan Moretus]]. It has been a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1185/|access-date=2023-03-15|website=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|language=en|archive-date=15 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153241/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1185/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Museum Mayer van den Bergh]], with works from the Gothic and Renaissance period in the Netherlands and Belgium, including paintings by [[Pieter Brueghel the Elder]].
* [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp|Museum of Contemporary Art (M HKA)]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=M HKA, Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/m-hka-museum-of-contemporary-art-antwerp|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413223433/https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/m-hka-museum-of-contemporary-art-antwerp|url-status=live}}</ref> the museum holds a permanent collection of contemporary art from Belgian and international artists, an arthouse cinema and an extensive library of books on contemporary art.
* [[Museum aan de Stroom]], whose central focus is Antwerp and its connection to the world.
* [[Fotomuseum Antwerp]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=MoMu {{!}} Fashion Museum Antwerp|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/mo-mu-fashion-museum-antwerp|access-date=2023-04-13|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413223435/https://visit.antwerpen.be/info/mo-mu-fashion-museum-antwerp|url-status=live}}</ref> also known as '''FOMU''', is a museum of photography
* [[ModeMuseum Antwerpen|MoMu ModeMuseum]] is a fashion museum. Founded on 21 September 2002, the museum collects, conserves, studies and exhibits Belgian fashion.
* [[:nl:Red Star Line Museum|Red Star Line Museum]], is a museum about the history of the [[Red Star Line]], which opened on September 28, September 2013.
 
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Antwerp is the home of the [[Antwerp Jazz Club (AJC)]], founded in 1938 and located on the square {{lang|nl|[[Grote Markt (Antwerp)|Grote Markt]]|italic=no}} since 1994.<ref name="Den-Bengel">{{cite web|date=27 February 2016|title=Verenigingen gevestigd in 'Den Bengel'. ANTWERPSE JAZZCLUB|url=http://www.denbengel.be/Jazz_New.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919053532/http://www.denbengel.be/Jazz_New.html|archive-date=19 September 2016|access-date=12 September 2016|website=Cafe Den Bengel}}</ref> Antwerp also has various concert halls, such as the [[:nl:Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen|Stadsschouwburg]], the [[Bourla Theatre|Bourlaschouwburg]], [[Vlaamse Opera|the Flemish Opera]], the Arenbergschouwburg and the [[Queen Elisabeth Hall|Koningin Elisabethzaal]]; the latter being the home of the [[Antwerp Symphony Orchestra]]. Large (pop) performances are often held in the [[Sportpaleis]] or in the [[Lotto Arena]]. These event halls are located in [[Merksem]]. In addition, there are other well-known venues like [[De Roma]] and [[:nl:Trix (muziekcentrum)|Trix]], both of which are located in [[Borgerhout]].
 
The band [[Deus (band)|dEUSDeus]] was formed in 1991 in Antwerp. dEUSDeus began their career as a covers band, but soon began writing their own material. Their musical influences range from folk and punk to jazz and progressive rock. [[Blackwave.|black wave]]. (also known as blackwavedot) is an Antwerp hip-hop duo composed of producer Willem Ardui and rapper Jay Walker. Their influences include [[The Roots]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Parliament-Funkadelic]] and [[Brockhampton (band)|Brockhampton]]. [[Confetti's]] were a new beat band at the end of the 80's. Their name stems from the name of a nightclub in the Antwerps affluent suburb of [[Brasschaat]]. Their 1st video for 'The Sound of C' was shot on the main Antwerp shopping street. [[Pump Up the Jam]] the eurobeat/dance song that reached top positions in charts worldwide in 1989 was produced in Antwerp. Belgian-Congolese singer [[Ya Kid K]] had Antwerp as her Belgian home base.
 
Some well known festivals around the city are: [[:nl:Linkerwoofer|Linkerwoofer]], a pop-rock music festival located at the left bank of the [[Scheldt]]. This music festival starts in August and mostly local Belgian musicians play and perform in this event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Linkerwoofer 2018|url=http://www.linkerwoofer.be/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125074607/http://www.linkerwoofer.be/|archive-date=25 January 2018|access-date=25 January 2018|website=linkerwoofer.be}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Linkerwoofer|url=https://www.visitantwerpen.be/en/linkerwoofer-en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134618/https://www.visitantwerpen.be/en/linkerwoofer-en|archive-date=25 January 2018|access-date=25 January 2018|website=visitantwerpen.be}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=stubru.be|url=https://stubru.be/agenda/linkerwoofer0|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134709/https://stubru.be/agenda/linkerwoofer0|archive-date=25 January 2018|access-date=25 January 2018|website=stubru.be|language=nl}}</ref> [[Jazz Middelheim]] is an annual summer [[jazz]] festival in the Middelheim Park. [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]] is probably the most famous festival to arise from Antwerp. Though the festival is effectively located 15&nbsp;km (10&nbsp;mi) south of the city in Boom, its founders in the past organised a festival ('Antwerp is burning') within city limits. The office of the company behind Tomorrowland (weareone.world bvba) is located in the heart of the city. The company founders are involved in conceptualising urban planning concepts for specific Antwerp areas and are known to invite their favourite Antwerp food places to set up a pop-up at the festival. [[Sfinks Festival|Sfinks]] festival is a global pop festival that takes place annually in [[Boechout]], a village southeast of Antwerp. The first edition dates from 1976. Other popular festivals are Fire Is Gold, Ampere Open Air and Vaag Outdoor focusing more on hip-hop music, house and techno.
 
=== Nightlife ===
=== Nightlife <ref>{{Cite web|title=Nightlife in Antwerp|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/nightlife-in-antwerp|access-date=2023-02-08|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en}}</ref> ===
 
Antwerp is a city that boasts a diverse and vibrant nightlife, with many cafés and nightclubs situated throughout its various neighborhoods. The old center and {{lang|nl|[[Grote Markt (Antwerp)|Grote Markt]]|italic=no}} offer a cozy atmosphere surrounded by authentic city buildings and plenty of cafes like the well known jazzcafé De Muze. The Belgians are well-known for their beer, and visitors can savor a wide range of local brews while enjoying the nightlife.
 
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Het groen kwartier (the green quarter) is also a hub of cultural and artistic activity..
[[File:Pakt Antwerp.jpg|left|thumb|240x240px|Pakt, located in the green quarter of Antwerp]]
Het Eilandje is a neighborhood in Antwerp, with many cafés and restaurants situated around the [[Museum aan de Stroom|MAS Museum]].
 
Antwerp is known for a diverse range of nightclubs that cater to different tastes. Among these clubs are some of the most famous and notorious in Belgium. [[Cinderella's Ballroom|Cinderella´s Ballroom]] was famous in the 1980´'s.
 
=== Fashion ===
=== Fashion <ref>{{Cite web|title=Fashion & shopping|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/fashion-shopping|access-date=2023-02-08|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en}}</ref> ===
Antwerp is a rising fashion city, and has produced designers such as the [[Antwerp Six]]. The city has a cult status in the fashion world, due to the [[Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp|Royal Academy of Fine Arts]], one of the most important fashion academies in the world. It has served as the learning centre for many Belgian [[fashion design]]ers. Since the 1980s, several graduates of the Belgian Royal Academy of Fine Arts have become internationally successful fashion designers in Antwerp. The city has had a huge influence on other Belgian fashion designers such as [[Raf Simons]], [[Veronique Branquinho]], [[Olivier Theyskens]] and [[Kris Van Assche]].<ref>{{cite bookjournal|last=Martínez|title=Selling Avant-garde: How Antwerp Became a Fashion Capital (1990–2002)|journal=Urban Studies |date=2007|volume=44 |issue=12 |page=2449 |doi=10.1080/00420980701540879 |bibcode=2007UrbSt..44.2449M |s2cid=154858870 }}</ref> In 2019, Arte won the Fashion brand of the Year award at the Belgian Fashion Awards. The Antwerp label was founded by Bertony Da Silva in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fashion & shopping|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/fashion-shopping|access-date=2023-02-08|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326033555/https://visit.antwerpen.be/fashion-shopping|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===Local products===
Antwerp is famous for its local products. In August every year the Bollekesfeest takes place. The Bollekesfeest is a showcase for such local products as Bolleke, an amber beer from the [[De Koninck Brewery]]. The city's historical ale, Seefbier,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ons verhaal – Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie|date=21 October 2019 |url=https://seef.be/ons-verhaal/|access-date=24 December 2020|language=nl-NL|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118173951/https://seef.be/ons-verhaal/|url-status=live}}</ref> dating back to the 16th century and brewed at the Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie is a testament to the city's long brewing history and one of Belgium's oldest existing beerstyles. The [[Mokatine]] sweets made by [[Confiserie Roodthooft]], Elixir D'Anvers, a locally made liquor, locally roasted [[coffee]] from Koffie Verheyen, sugar from Candico, Poolster pickled herring and Equinox horse meat, are other examples of local specialities. One of the most known products of the city are its biscuits, the ''[[Antwerpse Handjes]]'', literally "Antwerp Hands". Usually made from a short pastry with [[almond]]s or [[milk chocolate]], they symbolize the Antwerp trademark and folklore. The local products are represented by a non-profit organization, Streekproducten Provincie Antwerpen vzw.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lakker Antwerps|url=https://www.lakkerantwerp.be/|access-date=10 April 2023|archive-date=10 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410170213/https://www.lakkerantwerp.be/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===Restaurants and cuisine ===
===Restaurants and cuisine <ref>{{Cite web|title=Food & drinks|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/food-drinks|access-date=2023-02-08|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en}}</ref>===
{{See also|Belgian cuisine}}
 
Antwerp has grown into the culinary capital of Flanders and Belgium. It has no fewer than eleven restaurants with at least one [[Michelin Guide|MICHELIN]] star. Zilte by Viki Geunes located in the [[Museum aan de Stroom|MAS museum]] even received the ultimate award of three stars.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Food & drinks|url=https://visit.antwerpen.be/food-drinks|access-date=2023-02-08|website=Visit Antwerpen|language=en|archive-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326033607/https://visit.antwerpen.be/food-drinks|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===World Choir Games===
The city of Antwerp was co-host for the 2021 [[World Choir Games]] together with the city of [[Ghent]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Choir Games 2021|url=https://antwerpconventionbureau.be/nl/upcoming/world-choir-games-2021/|access-date=10 April 2023|archive-date=10 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410170728/https://antwerpconventionbureau.be/nl/upcoming/world-choir-games-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> Organised by the [[Interkultur Foundation]], the World Choir Games is the biggest choral competition and festival in the world.
 
===Missions to Seafarers===
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=== Events ===
Antwerp held the [[1920 Summer Olympics]], which were the first games after the [[First World War]] and also the only ones to be held in Belgium.<ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1920/CYC/mens-road-race-individual.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418132504/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1920/CYC/mens-road-race-individual.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2020|title=Cycling at the 1920 Antwerpen Summer Games: Men's Road Race, Individual|publisher=sports-reference.com|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418132506/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1920/CYC/mens-road-race-team.html Sports-reference.com 1920 Summer Olympics cycling team road race, team] Olympics at Sports-Reference.com</ref> Antwerp hosted the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] and was designated by the International Gymnastics Federation as the host city for thein [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships|2013]] inand [[2023. TheWorld eventArtistic will take place from September 29 to October 8,Gymnastics Championships|2023]] in the [[Sportpaleis]]. Annually Antwerp hosts the [[European Open (tennis)|European Open]] ATP Tour 250 tennis tournament that takes place in [[Sportpaleis|Antwerp's Sport Palace]]. It was introduced for the [[2016 ATP World Tour]]. Another annually event is the [[Antwerp 10 Miles|Antwerp 10 miles]] and the [[Antwerp Marathon|Antwerp marathon]].
 
For the year 2013, Antwerp was awarded the title of European Capital of Sport.
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* [[Antwerp Book Fair]]
* [[Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair]]
* [[Antwerp Water Works]] (AWW)
* [[Fortifications of Antwerp]]
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