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  • Antwerpen-Centraal (Antwerp Central) is the name of the main railway station in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The station is operated by the national railway company NMBS
  • Meir is the main shopping street in Antwerp, Belgium. Only the Nieuwstraat / Rue Neuve avenue in Brussels is a more important shopping area in the country. Situated in the centre of Antwerp, Meir connects the Town Hall with the Central Station. Between 2002-2004 it was the most expensive shopping street in the Benelux. Since the opening of the historic Stadsfeestzaal-shopping center in 2007 the Meir regained that position. It has the highest rents of any street in Belgium, at 1,700 €/square metre/year.[1] The name comes from the old Dutch word "meere" (lake). The Meir used to be a so-called "wood lake" (houtmeer), where wood destined for use in furniture would be kept wet for a time.
  • The Grand Place (or 'Grote Markt') of Antwerp is the most famous square in the city. The historic centre of Antwerp is located around the main square and the impressive Notre Dame Cathedral. Around the Grand Place are the famous guild houses, the city hall and numerous restaurants and cafes. Every winter a nice Christmas market and an ice rink are located on the square. According to a 16th century legend Antwerp owes its name to the giant Druon Antigoon who chopped of the hands of the sailors who did not want to pay toll and who cast them in the Scheldt river. On the Grand Place you will see a statue of the Roman soldier Silvius Brabo who supposedly did the same to the giant after he had slain him. The statue was made by Jef Lambeaux who also made some statues for the gables surrounding the Grand Place, including the equestrian statue on top of the House of Spain building. This 16th century building is the largest house on the square.
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Transport in Ostend

 

     

Miniature Train
What about a relaxing trip that takes you to the many sights in Oostende. This small train is there to take you around every day during holidays (10 am - 6 pm) and weekends from April until October. This takes about 45 minutes.
Starting point is at the Seamen's Memorial (Visserskaai/Albert I-Promenade)

Horse-drawn carriages
Discover Oostende from a different point of view. You will find the coaches waiting for you at the Seamen's Memorial (Visserskaai/Albert I Promenade).
They tour in and around the city centre depending on the weather.

Boat trips in Ostend
A view of Oostende from the sea ! Departures daily in July and August, every hour.
Past, present and future go hand in hand on board this two-master. The 'Nele' was built after the design of the historical Oostende two-mast smack and in accordance with the best sailing traditions.
The 'Nele' was launched on 7 May 2005 and made its maiden sailing trip soon after. A classic ship for a new millennium no less than 20 by 5.60 metres large! Over 200 square metres of modern luxury under 185 sq ms of sails. The best ingredients for a perfect day off on the water.
Standard facilities on board: radio, DVD player, CD player, video recorder and flat screen (+TV & monitor, laptop connection possible).

Fishing at Sea
Catch your very own shrimp at sea. You can, on the Crangon, a fully traditionally equipped shrimp trawler. The technique used to catch the shrimp is board fishing. This technique involves the use of 'side trawlers': nets that have otter boards on the side. These boards, or metal plates, keep the net spread open as it moves through the water. It is a trap from which the shrimp cannot escape.

The Crangon departs from a spot near the famous Oostende lighthouse and takes you on a magical trip along the Flemish coastline. On board you get 'hands-on' experience of the traditional way in which Flemish fishermen catch, sort wash and... cook sea shrimp at sea.

It is hard work, but... well worth it. It is not only an unique opportunity to become one with nature, helpers are also allowed to take home part of the catch free of charge.

Trips with the Crangon are possible from mid-April till the end of October. A trip on the Crangon takes about three hours.

 

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