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Central Station

Koning Astrid Plein, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
32-3-204-20-40
Ranked #1 of 65 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 214 Reviews
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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Manchester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I am not particularly interested in either Neo-Baroque Architecture or Rail transport, but you have to marvel at the architecture of this station and the multi storey platform aspect of the station. More

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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Loved the building but was particularly impressed with the punctuality and cleanliness of the trains. A few obvious pickpockets lurking and no sign of Police or security. As with all big stations, be wary. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

this place is worth a detour because of its super modern 4 level train tracks in the middle of an old baroc station More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great architecture, lines for tickets are a bit long. More

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New York City, New York
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Very unique architecture! The various additions to the station from different periods are combined very well. Take a walk through the station and enjoy how all the different architectures meld. More

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Cowes Isle of Wight
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

very easy to navigate, well signed and not at all intimidating More

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Elmhurst, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The central station is as beautiful as everyone says. Clean and convienent. More

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Antwerp
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The Central station of Antwerp is a beautiful building, made even more beautiful by the latest renovations. If you have to wait for a train, you can enjoy the architecture. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Brilliant ...This is the best train station uptil now....Very nice and build amazingly. The inner architechure of the station is breathe taking. There are four levels where trains arrives/leaves. Its simply amazing. More

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Cherry Hill, NJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

beautiful building and ornate decorations. worth walking through More

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