photography courtesy of Plantin-Moretus Museum

Plantin-Moretus Museum

This museum is the historic house and studio of the Plantin-Moretus publishing and printing family. There's plenty to do at this UNESCO world heritage site, from strolling around their beautiful courtyard garden to stopping to see the world's oldest printing press. Don't forget to pop into their bookshop at the end of your visit!

culture

get cultured

museum library architectural highlight

shop

get shopping

books, magazines & news

addressVrijdagmarkt 22-23

neighbourhoodModewijk

phone+32 3 221 14 50

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Tuesday

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 17:00

Thursday

10:00 - 17:00

Friday

10:00 - 17:00

Saturday

10:00 - 17:00

Sunday

10:00 - 17:00

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Suggested by

Sanne & Jeroen Andrée Wiltens, van den Boom

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shop

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Step By Step

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shop

Step By Step should be definitely be your go-to for brands like Isabel Marant and Philip Lim. The shop itself is just as stunning as their clothes, which comes as no surprise considering it was designed by Belgian design atelier Dialect.

Marigold

Modewijk

drinks

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DIM Dining*

Historisch Centrum

dinner

DIM Dining in Antwerp is a top-rated restaurant with some of the most delicious food in town. Enjoy endless flavours prepared with fresh ingredients and a modern twist.

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