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Antwerp City Guides

Brilliant Antwerp: a visit to the diamond district

During this tour you will have the experience of walking through the world’s diamond centre. Your guide will tell you the fascinating story of the heydays, the near collapse and, finally, the resurrection of the Antwerp diamond industry through the ages.

In which languages is this activity/tour/event available?
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian

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From 01/11/2020 11:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)

Koningin Astridplein 27 Antwerpen 2018 Vlaanderen Belgium

Via Central Station you reach the ‘Diamond Square Mile’, the Antwerp diamond district. A colourful mixture of different nationalities walks along these streets, busily negotiating various transactions. Diamond cutters, jewellers and diamond dealers are at home here in their own world of grinding mills, showrooms and fairs. During your visit to the Antwerp diamond district you will learn everything about the origin of diamonds, their processing and the diamond trade.

Practical information:

Duration: 120 minutes
Maximum 20 persons per guide
Not recommended on Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and during Jewish and Indian holidays – more info on the website

Contact details for visitors

http://www.antwerpsestadsgidsen.be/

Koningin Astridplein 27
2018 Antwerpen

You discover Diamond Square Mile, the Antwerp diamond district

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