Meir Palace

The Meir Palace, an eighteenth-century jewel in Antwerp

Amid the commercial bustle of the Meir, the Meir Palace is a fragment of history nestled between the shop signs. This elegant eighteenth-century mansion hides a magnificent interior. The Antwerp audio-guided tour stops here to reveal this jewel often overlooked by hurried passers-by.

A mansion designed by van Baurscheit

The palace was designed in the second half of the eighteenth century by the architect Jan-Peter van Baurscheit, with origins going back to 1745. This refined mansion, with its fine inner courtyard, testifies to the elegance of the Antwerp aristocracy of the time. Now a place open to the public, it keeps richly decorated interiors and a prestigious setting.

What to see

You admire its superb façade, its inner courtyard and its period interiors, which contrast with the commercial bustle of the Meir. The palace notably houses dedicated spaces, including a renowned chocolate shop, in an exceptional setting. It is a refined and unexpected interlude in the heart of Antwerp's great shopping street.

Practical information

The Meir Palace lies on the Meir, in the centre of Antwerp, reachable on foot and by metro. The façade can be freely admired; access to the interiors and the courtyard is during opening hours, which vary with the programme and the season. It is best to check them before coming to make the most of the visit.

When was the Meir Palace built?

Its origins go back to 1745; it was designed in the second half of the eighteenth century by the architect Jan-Peter van Baurscheit.

Can you visit the Meir Palace?

Yes, its interiors and courtyard can be discovered during opening hours, variable by season and programme, to be checked before coming.