Arrondissement of Antwerp, Administrative arrondissement in Province of Antwerp, Belgium
Description
The Arrondissement of Antwerp is an administrative division in the Province of Antwerpen that encompasses several municipalities as a regional administrative unit. It combines rural and urban areas and serves as the administrative backbone of northern Belgium.
History
The arrondissement was founded in 1800 during French rule and developed into a key Belgian administrative structure. Its boundaries have been adjusted over time to better organize local communities and regional governance.
Culture
The municipalities here speak Dutch and shape daily life through local traditions and regional connections that define the character of northern Belgium.
Practical
The region is well connected by rail, highway, and port facilities, making it easy to reach major European destinations. Travelers can easily move between the various municipalities and regional centers.
Did you know?
The arrondissement is one of Flanders' most populous and manages both judicial and governmental functions for the region. This makes it a vital center for decision-making and administration in northern Belgium.
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
7.7 km
Sportpaleis
4.6 km
Havenhuis
6.5 km
Het Steen
7.8 km
Sint-Annatunnel
8.3 km
Museum aan de Stroom
7 km
Boerentoren
7.5 km
Bosuilstadion
2.8 km
Antwerp City Hall
7.7 km
Waaslandtunnel
7.7 km
Rubenshuis
7.3 km
Carolus Borromeuskerk
7.4 km
Grote Markt
7.7 km
BP building
9.6 km
Lotto Arena
4.6 km
Museum Plantin-Moretus
7.9 km
Bourse at Antwerp
7.4 km
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
8.7 km
Zurenborg
6.8 km
Stadsfeestzaal
7.1 km
Kasteel Ten Dorpe
8.9 km
Kieldrecht Lock
17.7 km
Zimmertoren
14.3 km
De Koninck Brewery
8.2 km
St. Paul's Church
7.5 km
Oesterdam
31.5 km
Brabo Fountain
7.7 km
City Theatre Antwerp
7.4 km
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