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Central Station

Koning Astrid Plein, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
32-3-204-20-40
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Ranked #1 of 68 attractions in Antwerp
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: Leopold II had this unusual rail station built as a neo-Baroque monument to the railway age in 1905.
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Tianjin, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A train Station? Why would you want to see a station? Going inside into the upper floor you will see the grand architecture of this functional buidling. Gold couloured laced with beautiful arches. If you showed people this picture they would know what city you had visited. Inside the station there are many places to eat and drink. Nothing that... More

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Phoenix Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

A wonderful blend of old and new. One of my favorite spots in Antwerpen. There were as many people taking pictures of the old building as there were travelers it seemed. The staff is friendly and helpful. Tickets are easy to get and the surrounding area is beautiful.

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South Carolina
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

You don't need long to visit, but both the outside and inside are very impressive. Be sure to visit both the first and second floors. While not part of the great architecture, a walk through the diamond mall is interesting as well. We didn't have any problems, but I did read elsewhere that Central Station is a prime spot for... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Wow! Even if you don't arrive in the city by train, you should go and see this station. Inside is beautiful architecture and some good shopping, outside is also beautiful. And our train were right on scheduleM

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Wilrijk, Antwerpen, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

very nice entrance to the heart of city. It's a place were beautiful history meets technology. Excellent starbucks present.

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Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

A must see when you visit Antwerpen: or how architects and engineers constructed a brand new railway station under a century old building with a tunnel under the city.

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This station has more 3 floors. So for an unknown person, it might be confusing. A wonderful station with some nice architecture. The outside view of the station is also very nice.

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Probably the most beautiful train station currently in use. All ceilings are decorated with fine detail. A truly grand building.

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Pop into the station bar to see the clock and enjoy a beer. Impressive seeing trains coming and going on 3 levels.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I've been to Grand Central in New York, and I have to disagree with whoever wrote that article ranking Grand Central as the most beautiful rail station in the world. Antwerp is better. Even more interesting perhaps, is seeing the station late at night with almost no people around, which we got to do since we were going on long... More

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