Antwerp
Antwerp is Belgium's largest city by area and its main port. It's globally known as a diamond trading centre, with a significant Indian business community (many from the Gujarati and Jain diaspora) concentrated around the Diamond District near Antwerp-Central station.
Last updated: 2026-07-03
Antwerp is Belgium's largest city by area and its main port. It's globally known as a diamond trading centre, with a significant Indian business community (many from the Gujarati and Jain diaspora) concentrated around the Diamond District near Antwerp-Central station.
- Population
- ~530,000
- History
- First documented in the 7th century
Why visit
- • One of the world's largest diamond trading hubs
- • Antwerp-Centraal, considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world
- • Historic Grote Markt and Cathedral of Our Lady
- • Strong fashion and design scene