Meir

The Meir, the great shopping artery of Antwerp

Linking Antwerp-Central station to the historic centre, the Meir is one of the main shopping streets in Belgium. Lined with remarkable old buildings, it combines shopping and heritage. The Antwerp audio-guided tour takes it to link the city's great sites while enjoying its bustle and its fine façades.

A street full of history and elegance

The Meir is renowned as one of the largest shopping streets in the country. Its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings, some in the rococo style, testify to the prosperity of Antwerp. Here you find notably the Meir Palace and the Stadsfeestzaal, which recall that this artery is not just about commerce, but keeps a rich architectural heritage.

What to see

Walking along it, you enjoy the shops but also the old façades, the Meir Palace and the statue of Van Dyck. The street, largely pedestrian, links the station to the historic heart in a lively atmosphere. It is an ideal thread to explore Antwerp on foot, between heritage and art of living.

Practical information

The Meir links Antwerp-Central station to the historic centre, reachable on foot and by metro. Largely pedestrian, it is freely accessible and on the level; the shops and monuments that line it have their own hours. Walking remains the best way to enjoy it, among the old façades and the bustle.

What is the Meir in Antwerp?

It is one of the main shopping streets in Belgium, linking Antwerp-Central station to the historic centre, lined with remarkable old buildings.

What is there to see along the Meir?

Besides the shops, the Meir Palace, the Stadsfeestzaal and the statue of Van Dyck, in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings.