Antwerp in Belgium.. the city of diamonds and throwing hands

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Antwerp is the main destination for the Flanders region in Belgium , and is famous as the leading diamond city in the world, with more than 70% of all diamonds being traded in this city.

Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium, and it includes a beautiful center represented in the historical city, and it is also world-famous in the fashion industry, and the port is the second largest in Europe and is an important economic player in Belgium.

The name "Antwerp" was likely derived from the Dutch phrase "aan de werpe" which means "into the goal", referring to the place where the river throws its sand. throwing hands”, and this is what you find in the statue that mediates the main square of the city.

In the sixteenth century, Antwerp was one of the most important financial centers in the world, where merchants from all over Europe and Asia were buying and selling their precious goods, and after the siege of the city in 1585 by the Spaniards, the financial center turned to Amsterdam , but the city was able to recover some Its stature has become the second largest city in Belgium after Brussels .

Due to its long and rich history, Antwerp has many interesting historical buildings and houses with beautiful architecture from different historical periods, as well as many interesting museums.

The city has become more modern and attracts many artists, writers and intellectuals in many events, and this is also reflected in life in restaurants, clubs and modern shops.

Unlike Bruges or Ghent , Antwerp cannot be described as a medieval city. It is a very dynamic city and offers the perfect blend of historical attractions and modern life.