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Discover baroque art in a unique way

Are you visiting Antwerp and do you want to escape the hustle and bustle of this lively vibrant city? Then a visit to one of the historic churches would be the ideal activity. Enjoy the peace and calm of a guided tour of the churches. Antwerp’s churches are known as true treasuries of art and culture. Each church has its own personality and story. Discover the astonishing architecture and the works of art created by masters. You will be amazed by their splendour and beauty.

Five historical monuments to visit during a guided tour of the churches
The centre of Antwerp has no less than five historic churches, all located in the heart of the city: the Cathedral of Our Lady, St. Andrew’s Church, St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. James’s Church and St. Paul’s Church. All of these churches are within walking distance of each other, which is a nice bonus. The churches are therefore ideal to visit as part of a guided tour. Explore the cultural heritage with a guide and combine your day in Antwerp with one of the other guided tours, such as a general tour of Antwerp or a tour of Antwerp’s museums.

A guided tour of the churches? Great idea!
During the guided tour of Antwerp’s churches all you have to do is enjoy the beautiful art and culture that will cross your path. The churches in Antwerp are iconic and they are the ideal places to get to know the baroque art of the Southern Netherlands. Exploring these churches with a guide is the perfect way to see the subtleties and details of the works of art. It’s a great way to get to know Antwerp in a completely different way. Would you like to learn more about the iconic art and culture? Book your guided tour now and discover the Antwerp churches.

Visiting Gothic churches in Antwerp: admiring art in the same way as Rubens’s contemporaries did
The churches in Antwerp are mainly Gothic. Unlike Antwerp’s museums, they are not just places where various works of art are collected; you can admire religious art in the places for which they were made. Visiting churches in Antwerp means getting to know art, in the same way that the artist’s contemporaries experienced the works of art themselves. A guided tour of Antwerp’s churches is an exploration of both architectural art and museological art from the 16th century.

Visiting churches in Antwerp? Book your guided tour now and discover Antwerp’s churches
A visit to St. Paul’s Church can’t be missed during a guided tour of Antwerp’s churches. Here you can admire the work of Peter Paul Rubens. A guided visit to a church in Antwerp is an unforgettable experience. Just imagine standing in front of a work of art, such as The Elevation of the Cross or The Descent from the Cross. Are you excited to visit one of Antwerp’s beautiful churches? Book your guided tour today and enjoy an unforgettable and educational day in Antwerp.

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