3 Facts About Antwerp

Beyond being a quintessential Belgian destination, Antwerp has some lesser-known facts that might surprise you. For instance, Antwerp is home to Europe’s second-largest port and is the world’s leading storage hub for coffee beans and cocoa, handling an impressive 600,000 tons. Quite the feat, right? Then, if you happen to spot the Boerentoren tower between the historic center and the Meir district, know that it was Europe’s first skyscraper, built back in 1933, pretty impressive! And lastly, among Antwerp’s cultural treasures is the Plantin-Moretus Museum, dedicated to printing. It’s the only museum in the world to be twice listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site: once for its architecture, and again for its exceptional collection and archives. Now that’s truly a standout!