Antwerp is located on the River Scheldt in the Flemish Region and is the largest city and largest port in Belgium. Antwerp is also the most famous diamond-cutting center in the world. What to see when visiting this Belgian city?
.One of the city's largest and oldest landmarks is Het Steen Castle, built between 1200 and 1225 on the site of an earlier 9th century fortress. Over the centuries it has served various functions: it has been a prison, a private residence, a warehouse or even a sawmill. The current castle is only part of the former fortification located on the now-defunct De Werf peninsula. While in the city, of course, you must see the market square with its beautiful town hall and fountain, St. Mary's Cathedral and historic guild houses.
While strolling around Antwerp, look around for murals related to Belgian cartoons. You can also visit the Rubens House, a museum dedicated not only to the life and work of this famous painter, but also displaying his personal objects. The museum is housed in rooms with original antique 17th-century furnishings.
Antwerp is a well-connected city. It has an airport that handles several scheduled flights, charter flights and business flights. The main train and bus stations are located in the center, near the city zoo. If you decide to bus to Antwerp, check the availability of connections from your city on our website. Feel free to board our buses!
.Rybnik on the surface appears to be an undersized and unattractive tourist town. However, it should be emphasized that it has a rich history and, consequently, a large number of monuments. This is because it first fell into the hands of the Germans, then the Czechs, and finally was incorporated into Poland. Rybnik was founded as a fishing settlement, and a century later it was transformed into a city. Today, in addition to historical and cultural monuments, Rybnik also has one of the most extensive networks of bicycle paths in Poland.
You can get to or from Rybnik by bus. Buses from Rybnik leave from the PKS station, located at 6 Budowlanych St. From there, it is a stone's throw to the downtown area, the market square or the Basilica. However, Rybnik has much more to offer. For there is a castle within the city, and on the outskirts, a lagoon is available to residents.
Fans of more industrial attractions will certainly be interested in the historic Ignacy Mine. On its grounds, visitors will find a lookout tower, a carpentry shop, two engine houses or steam pairs. The mine itself is one of the oldest in the entire region, so it's worth putting it on your list of things to see.
And when you've had enough of sightseeing, be sure to get on your bike and take a ride on one of the bicycle paths that stretch for another three hundred kilometers within Rybnik.
Rybnik may not be a city where you'll spend your entire vacation, but if you like bicycle tours, be sure to put this location on your must-see list.
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