ANTWERP City Guide | Belgium | Travel Guide

Antwerp (Antwerpen) is a city in the Flanders region of Belgium. Antwerp is situated on the Schelde River, about 88 km from the North Sea. With a population of 520,000, Antwerp is the second-largest metropolitan region after Brussels. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe, and within the top 20 globally. Antwerp is also known as the hub of diamond industry and trade in the world.