Vlaeykensgang, Antwerp
The Vlaeykensgang is a hidden medieval street near the Cathedral connecting Hoogstraat, Oude Koornmarkt and Pelgrimsstraat.
The Vlaeykensgang is a hidden medieval street near the Cathedral connecting Hoogstraat, Oude Koornmarkt and Pelgrimsstraat. Step back in time behind the door of the narrow cobblestone alley on Oude Koornmarkt 16, and admire the quaint 15th - 16th century buildings. The Axel Vervoordt Gallery and some restaurants can be found on this 1 metre wide alley.
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About Vlaeykensgang
Antwerp, Belgium
Vlaeykensgang and Nearby Sights on Map
Grote Markt
Grote Market or Great Market Square in the old quarter is the historical centre of town, surrounded by typical medieval guildhalls that are common in most Flemish historical towns
Antwerp City Hall
Cathedral of Our Lady
The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal or Cathedral of Our Lady is one of the most impressive and largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, built in 1353 - 1521
Vleeshuis
Vleeshuis, which literally translates to 'Meat Hall', is a 16th century Gothic guildhall where butchers set up shop
Plantin Moretus Museum
The Plantin Moretus Museum is one of the best printing museums in the world, and the only surviving printing workshop and publishing house in the world dating back to the Renaissance and Baroque periods
MoMu
ModeMuseum is the fashion museum of Antwerp
De Ruien
De Ruien are former waterways around Antwerp, originally dug out in the 11th century as protective moats but later used for water supply, commercial activity and then as open sewers
Het Steen
Het Steen is a small medieval castle on the banks of the river Schelde that was originally used to control access to the river and protect against Viking raids as a fort
Saint Paul's Church
St Paul's Church is a beautiful mixed Gothic and Baroque church that was earlier part of a nunnery
Boerentoren
The Boerentoren, also known as the Farmers' Tower, is considered as Europe's first skyscraper