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Antwerp

Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world, is settled at the banks of the Scheldt, some 90 kms inland from the coast of the North Sea. With the trademark cobbled roads, historical heritage, excellent bars and restaurants, this cosmopolitan, down to earth city is full of fascinating architecture and historical institutions. With its wonderful old town and modern buildings, Antwerp is the perfect example of a successful combination of tradition and innovation.

 

For more information on Antwerp, please visit the city’s official website https://www.visitantwerpen.be/en.

 

Did you know?

 

  • In the Museum Plantin-Moretus, the two oldest printing presses in the world, dating from around 1600, are exhibited. The original lead type of fonts such as Garamond, the Gutenberg Bible and ancient manuscripts are also on display and tell the story of how writing evolved into the art of printing.
  • 85 percent of the world's rough diamonds pass through Antwerp annually.
  • Antwerp is the home of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 16th-17th--century Baroque painter.
  • The city is also the place of the world's oldest stock exchange building, originally built in 1531 and re-built in 1872.

 

 

 


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Hotel

The World Banknote Summit 2023 will be held at:


Crowne Plaza Hotel
Gerard Le Grellelaan 10
Antwerp, B-2020, Belgium

 

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Antwerp offers all the amenities guests should expect from a modern conference hotel. All rooms are elegantly furnished and are equipped with free WiFi.
Preferential hotel room rates for World Banknote Summit delegates are available as long as supply lasts.

 

Book your hotel room directly via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., using the following promotional code: “WBS 2023”.

 

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Phone:  +32 3 259 75 00 

For more information, please visit www.cpantwerpen.be

 

Please note: for hotel room bookings, the reservation conditions of the hotel apply.

 

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How to get there

By plane

 

The closest airport to the venue is Brussels Airport. Transfer from Brussels Airport to Antwerp by taxi takes about 45 mins.

There are also direct trains running from the airport to Antwerp. The train ride lasts 31 mins and departs every 30 mins.

 

By train

 

Antwerp is very well connected to the European train network. Direct connections to a number of major European cities are available.

 

Public transport schedules can be checked at https://www.belgiantrain.be/en.

 

Visa Requirements

Belgium is a Schengen Member State. To check whether you need to apply for a Schengen visa, please consult the website of the appropriate embassy / consulate of Belgium for information or visit https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services

 

Please note that the time needed for a visa request to be processed may vary. Please allow sufficient time to obtain a visa should you require one.

 

 

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