| Feel like a walk in the park? Head over
to the Middelheim Open Air Museum
(www.middelheimmuseum.be). While
you are there, check out the bizarre
inflatable sculptures from American
artist Paul McCarthy. His exhibition
of works, Air Born – Air Borne – Air
Pressure, runs until the end of October.
A Story of the Image celebrates MuHKA
(www.muhka.be) or the Museum of
Contemporary Art’s 20th anniversary.
Part of a two-part exhibition and
book, it is the first time that the entire
collection will be examined. After
Antwerp, this exhibition will head off to
a new temporary home in Singapore.
Rather small in size, Antwerp is best
discovered on foot. To enhance your
stroll around town, stop in at the tourist
office (www.antwerpen.be) and pick
up a walking tour booklet suited to your
tastes. The various themed walks take
you everywhere from the historical
old neighbourhoods to the trendy
new docklands and cover practically
everything from Rubens to fashion. Pick
what you fancy and start strolling!
Serious chocolate fans wanting a
truly authentic cocoa bean fix should
head to Del Rey (www.delrey.be), the
preferred chocolate and cake address
for most diamond dealers in town.
Order a light lunch, leaving plenty of
room to top it off with your selected
cake – or pick some chocolates to take
home and share. |