Antwerpen: City of Burgundian pleasures

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Welcome to ANTWERPEN
an extra service of European City Guide / ECG
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Information about ANTWERPEN Since the 16th Century, Antwerp has been a port, this explains why its gastronomy is so rich in herbs and spices, and offers exotic, biologic and classic French cuisine with a Belgian touch.The typical and authentic Belgian frites with mayonnaise can also be found. Antwerp is the perfect place if you are looking for relaxation and entertainment. Cafés and traditional brown pubs are concentrated around "Groenplaats" and "Grote markt", where you will find a large variety of beer.Music is also very important in Antwerp which offers concerts, live piano music, theatre and of course the Vlaamse Opera which is located in a historic building. During the day you can visit all different kind of Museum: Diamond Museum Province of Antwerp, Brewer's house, Ruben' s house ect) , the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Brabo statue, the Town Hall...

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BELGIUM

General Information
Capital: Brussels
Area: 30,528 km²
Population: 10,274,595
Electricity: 220V
IDD: +32
Emergency number: 101
Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Flemish, French, Dutch, German

Government
Government: Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch

Religion
Religion: Christian, Islam

Health
Health: Dipththeria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B

Currency
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1.00 = 100 Cents

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: EUR 1.00 = USD 1.05 = GBP 0.66 = CHF 1.46

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Sat: 08.30-17.30

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 60 km/h, Outside cities: 90 km/h, Motorways: 120 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory in front and back seats.

Driving License
Driving License: International or national license.

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1 New Year's Day, Easter Monday (variable), May 1 Labor Day, Whit Monday (variable), Jul 21 National Day, Aug 15 Assumption Day, Nov 1 All Saints' Day, Nov 11 Armistice Day, Nov 15 King's Birthday, Dec 25 Christmas Day

Climate
Climate: Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy

Temperatures
Temperatures:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	2	3	6	9	13	16	18	17	15	10	6	3
P	23	17	15	16	15	14	17	18	14	19	19	19
S	54	77	119	158	219	196	198	198	160	110	60	36

A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 50 50 N, 4 00 E

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-18.00/19.00. Department stores often remain open longer, up to 21.00 on Friday. Outside main areas, some shops may close at lunchtime.

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