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In the 16th century, Antwerp, Belgium, with its bustling quays on the River Scheldt, was a rapidly growing trade center and one of Europe's most influential cities, attracting artists, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs. . In 1576, Christophe Printemps created his 800 m distance from the city center where the painters Peter his Paul his Rubens would later build their studio and semicircular sculpture hall. In the department, he ran a famous printing company, one of the largest on the continent. , modeled after the Pantheon. Over the years, while other well-established port cities such as Venice and Barcelona have evolved into vibrant tourist centers, Belgium's second city has largely stayed out of the spotlight, yet remains a constant source of innovation and creativity. We continue to quietly maintain our reputation as a venue for creative expression. In the 1980s, it became an important fashion center with the emergence of the Antwerp Six, a group of young designers that included Anne Demeulemeester, who was educated at the city's Royal Academy of Arts.
Despite its relatively small size (approximately 545,000 people), Antwerp is still home to some of the top creative minds, including visual artist Luc Tuymans and fashion brand creative director Peter Muillier. Masu. Alaia. “On one side of the apartment you can see the harbor and on the other side you can see the historic center of Antwerp,” says Murier. “From this perspective, I was able to understand that the city is not only economically but also culturally rich.'' Recently, Antwerp has experienced a new dynamism, with the Botanique, a luxury resort located in a former monastery. In addition to a spate of recently opened restaurants, bars and hotels, including Sanctuary Antwerp, ambitious new building projects are underway in the south. Part of the city led by Shigeru Ban and others in Tokyo. With the reopening of Antwerp's Royal Museum KMSKA after a 10-year renovation, the art scene is also revitalized. Here, Murie and four of her other notable locals share some of their favorite spots in the city, from beloved ruins to new delights.