Sint-Felixpakhuis, 19th century warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium
Sint-Felixpakhuis is a seven-story brick warehouse with walls built in traditional Flemish bond pattern and a large glass-covered passage running through its center. The passage is supported by iron beams and links two different streets on opposite sides of the building.
Architect Felix Pauwels designed this warehouse in 1858 for a railway equipment company. Following a fire in 1861, the building was reconstructed with improvements to its structure.
The archives inside hold letters, maps, and documents spanning centuries that tell the story of the city and the people who lived here. Visitors can see how these items connect to everyday life in Antwerp across different periods.
The renovated building now functions as the city archives with public spaces including meeting rooms and a large auditorium for events. You can walk through the glass passage and explore the interior layout with ease.
During the 2018-2021 restoration of Antwerp's Stadhuis, the city's wedding ceremonies moved into the Felixpakhuis. The building also houses the archive of the Port of Antwerp, alongside the city archives. Visitors can walk through the central glass-roofed passage, which became public space when the archive opened in 2006.
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