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    Voetgangerstunnel

    Voetgangerstunnel

    4.1(20 reviews)
    12.2 kmSint-Andries, Sint-Andries

    The Sint-Annatunnel connects the left bank of the Schelde River with the right. It was built in the…read more1930's around the same time New York was building the Lincoln Tunnel and Detroit was building a tunnel to Canada. Tunnels were a thing. But while those American tunnels were strictly for cars, the Sint-Annatunnel was built for walkers and cyclists. I'm staying at a campground on the left bank. In the morning, I decide to ride my bike into Antwerp. It's rush hour, so the elevator down to the tunnel is crammed with bike commuters: little kids in their school uniforms, business guys in suits with their pant legs rolled up, and tough grandmas wearing their game faces. Everyone watches one another out of the corner of their eyes as the elevator descends. Sizing up the competition. When the door slides open, the crowd crashes into the the tunnel in a crazy confusion of arms and legs and bike parts. The grannies take the lead, elbowing past the school kids and sending them wobbling into the walls. The tunnel echoes with the buzz of freewheels and the clatter of cranks. The riding is so fast and furious that I feel like I've stumbled into a bike race. Everyone is trying to unseat the reigning grand champ of the morning commute-- one of the old ladies who's probably wearing the yellow jersey under her cardigan. I fall in with the stragglers: a guy with a cast on his arm, and a little girl whose rear tire is nearly flat. The peloton bolts through the tunnel and piles into the elevator waiting at the far end. Then everything goes quiet till the next wave of commuters blasts out of the elevator behind me. The tunnel is like some giant cyclist-powered piston. The one-cylinder engine that Antwerp is powered by.

    This pedestrian tunnel is located right smack in the middle of Antwerp near the Scheldt river and…read moretakes you over to Linkeroever area of the city. While the tunnel is simply just a tunnel, the architecture and building is quite amazing to check out. The tunnel is mainly used by cyclists making their way across the city, the lifts at both ends usually fill up with bikes. Another reason why I find the tunnel so cool is the old wooden escalators at both ends. Wooden escalators are a big rarity in the world, there isn't many left. The only other places I've seen them was Macy's in NYC and a transit station in Sydney Australia. A lot of people won't really find them impressive like I do, mainly because I worked on escalators for over 14 years as a mechanic, but it was cool to see such an old piece of machinery still moving and working. They're in pretty good shape as well.

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    Museum aan de Stroom - MAS

    Museum aan de Stroom - MAS

    4.2(52 reviews)
    11.7 kmHet Eilandje, Het Eilandje

    A Must-Visit Gem in Antwerp! MAS was an absolute highlight…read moreof my time in Antwerp. The Compassion exhibit was deeply moving--exactly what I needed and didn't know I was looking for. The museum's location by the port is beautiful, and the experience of exploring each floor was truly special. I loved how each level offered a new perspective--both artistically and visually. The artwork was thoughtfully curated, and taking the escalators between floors revealed stunning views over the city, creating a seamless blend of culture and scenery. Don't miss the panoramic rooftop--it's worth the visit alone.

    We did not pay to go inside the museum BUT i will share what you can do for free…read more Walk or ride your bike to this area. If you have a rental bike there is a docking station right in front. There is a children's play area outside as well as plentiful places to sit to enjoy a rest or the sun. Once inside continue to the escalator. There is a free public toilet on the 2nd floor. Very clean. The ladies restroom also has free feminine products for those that need them. The window design blew me away and I wanted to stop on each floor to take photos and have a moment to take in the view. Continue to the roof top. Here you will have a 360 view of the city. Great place for photos. There is a thick plexiglass but you can hold your camera/phone up and reach the top. I cannot get over the glass design and how it continuously curves. Just simply amazing. On the Saturday we were there they had 2 art areas for children to create a photo. There is one free museum entry exhibit that impressed me-it is the storage area of pieces that either are rotated and stored. I do wish that all museums had this. Very neat to see behind the scenes. These items are in cages but you can see them still. Very interesting to also see the labels, tags etc. Definitely do not miss this. Tickets to actually go in the museum are sold on the first floor as soon as you enter the building to the right. There is a cafe and in the area several places you can eat and drink. You can also take a walk and see all the docked boats.

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    Storage - wish all museums would let you see their archives area

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