ANTWERP, BELGIUM - MAY 10, 2006: Machinery of city brewery De Koninck, beer brewed here since 1833. The Belgian beer culture is on the list of intangible cultural heritage UNESCO.; Shutterstock ID 564151312; Your name (First / Last): Daniel Fahey; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: De Koninck POI

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De Koninck

Antwerp


Antwerp’s historic brewery is both a temple to the city’s favourite beer and an evocative example of early-20th-century industrial architecture. Self-guided tours, typically lasting over an hour, begin with interactive exhibitions on beer-making, then a 4m-high walkway that takes you over the working brewery hall.

Naturally, tastings are part of the proceedings, and there’s an attached shop selling beer, take-home signature bolleke (bowl) glasses and other relevant souvenirs.

Transportation

  • tram: 15 to Berchem De Merode

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