It took me a bit to work out what this place is, but when I first laid eyes on it, and in…read moreparticular the statues of all the famous playwrights, artitsts, and composers that rimmed the roof I was literally left speechless. In fact I spent a but of time simply walking around the building simply admiring its architecture. The Schouwberg is actually the Antwerp Opera House, and while it would have been good to go inside, and possibly even see a show, unfortunately time was at a premium. Still, even if you don't get to go to the Opera, or even have the opporunity to step inside, it is still worth checking out, even if it is simply o check out the building itself - it is absolutely magnificent.

Most beautiful theatre in Belgium; ofcourse not much to do here if you don't understand Dutch.read more