Boerentoren, Art Deco tower in Antwerp, Belgium
Boerentoren is an Art Deco tower in Antwerp, Belgium, rising 112.5 meters (369 feet) above the city with a triangular base and geometric patterns across its facade. The steel skeleton structure supports 26 floors, served by 15 elevators.
Construction began in 1929 and finished in 1932, giving Belgium its first skyscraper. At the time of completion, the building stood as the second tallest in Europe.
The name recalls the agricultural bank that once made this its headquarters, serving clients from farming regions across the country. Today the tower houses offices, while ground-floor shops face the Schoenmarkt and attract daily foot traffic.
The tower can be viewed from Schoenmarkt, where entrances to the ground floor are located. Visitors do not have public access to upper floors, which remain exclusively for commercial use.
A copper-lined water reservoir holding 230 cubic meters sits on the top floor. Bronze caryatids at the base serve as decorative support elements.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
323 m
Carolus Borromeuskerk
263 m
Bourse at Antwerp
160 m
Paleis op de Meir
330 m
Snijders&Rockox House
371 m
Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library
237 mPolitietoren Antwerpen
299 m
Sint-Augustinuskerk
303 m
Violieren
224 m
Outpost Gamecenter
101 m
ModeNatie
362 m
Sint-Nicolaasgodshuis
241 m
Statue of Peter Paul Rubens
186 m
Bourgondische kapel
325 m
Sint-Annagodshuis
193 m
Godshuis Somers
342 m
The Rascal
264 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekapel
71 m
Monument of The Tower Builder - Pieter Appelmans
306 m
Nello and Patrasche
342 m
Saint Nicholas
224 m
Vlaaikensgang
376 m
Hendrik Conscience
255 m
Meir 41, Antwerpen
286 m
Sint-Niklaaskapel
196 m
Former commercial and office building Manfield & Sons
210 m
Traditioneel diephuis
354 m
Stadswoning
336 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes