Belgium's largest port and second largest economic center. Population 920,000 (1983). The world's largest port. Has 12 major railroads, seven European road in this intersection. Industrial development. The world's largest diamond processing and trading center. Famous European city of culture and the arts. City Art Museum of the Royal and medieval churches.
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Antwerp capital (antwerpen), northwest of Schelde River in Belgium, an area of about 140 square kilometers, the population (including suburbs) about 50 million, is Europe's most densely populated areas. Antwerp, the capital from the EU - Brussels only forty-five km, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other major European cities to Antwerp, near the axis of the radius of two or three hundred kilometers within a comprehensive highway, railway, air transport network to Antwerp, with the major European commercial and industrial areas together. Most of Antwerp's citizens that their city's name comes from Dutch "palm" (handwerpen) means, according to legend, in ancient times there is a giant, from where the captain after a high toll charges, the young brave Shibu La (brabo) cut off the giant's hand. in the main square (grote market) there is a bronze statue of the central, giant carved Bula Bo threw palm to the beautiful river Scheldt bow posture, which is Sri Lanka Celtic river restoration a sign of free and unobstructed. But the legend is no substitute for history, Antwerp is actually the land to the water, forming a prominent symbol of the urban core. As early as the 8th century, Antwerp was the center of county and surrounded by walls. Antwerp's golden age is 16th century. Antwerp is Europe's only because the center of economic networks, but it is also the Western world's most impressive cities. Antwerp has been classified as Paris, London, Venice and Naples famous city. The new exchange was established in 1532 in Antwerp, was the center of the financial world. In Spain, King Philip II (king philip ii) jealous of the prosperity and freedom here. He has been trying to restrict access to the autonomy of Antwerp, leading to the whereabouts of the economy and ultimately the city's overall decline. Period of the decline of Antwerp August 17, 1585 signed the surrender treaty. When the Scheldt (scheldt) is blocked, and many citizens of Antwerp moved immediately to the north, they created another golden era, this time to obtain a clear advantage in Amsterdam. Until 1795 under Napoleon Scheldt (scheldt) eloquence to sea again open. This is the revival of the urban economy and population began. In which the industrialization of emerging as a major role. Destruction of the 20th century, two world wars in Europe during the port of Antwerp in the continent as a key role in the supply. Today's Antwerp is Flanders and Belgium in the economic field the most important cities. The same professional organizations, members of the public urban living in the same area. In their house, a place to live and work in between there is nothing specifically different. In the 16th century period of economic growth, increased domestic comfort. Built in Antwerp at this time a lot of spectacular and the famous mansion. Some of the main residence, such as rubenshuis and osterrieth house. It also identified the faces of Antwerp, until today. The decline of Antwerp in 1585 and the Scheldt (scheldt) closing of the mouth of the city's golden age ended. In the next few centuries, the city in general are declining standard of living. This continued until 1795, re-opened Scheldt (scheldt) to the sea to Antwerp in promoting international economic lot. Today, the city has grown into Flanders and Belgium's economic capital. Antwerp is very hard-working people, and began to live to hard, drank the wine but also proud. And, like Ghent, Antwerp is the largest this century, several French writers of the home: Mary thermal Weir, Françoise Malay - If Reese, as well as "long on Sunday, October," the home of the Yi Wasi . The children in the Dutch city renowned literary history a large group of people.
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Introduction
Antwerp cathedral is the unique charm of the city where sages rely on oil painting depicting the biblical story unfolded in front of you. Therefore, to Antwerp, Block P must go to the local church to see, it can give you enjoyment of art. Of course, another must for visitors to Antwerp to the point of the diamond city of Antwerp, the diamond at the edge of the city train station is Europe's largest diamond distribution center, known as the world's best diamond cutter to the craftsman is located here. Antwerp is a world famous tour city. People are attracted by its three major points: First, well-preserved, full of medieval atmosphere of the old city old buildings; the second is the mysterious diamond processing and trading; third is painting the world reputation and numerous museums. Main attractions: Market Square (Grote Market) including City Hall, Cathedral, Chamber of Commerce building is irregularly shaped in the square. City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce building are five beautiful Renaissance-style building, built around the late 16th century. This area is like a maze, full of squares, narrow streets and pedestrian sermon. Our Lady's statue can be seen everywhere, a total of more than 300. City Hall (Town Hall) 1564 built in, the front of the building, 76 meters long, decorative style, fully demonstrate the Flemish style and Italian Renaissance style. Cathedral (Cathedral) of the greatest buildings of Antwerp is one of the largest church in Belgium, covering about 2.5 acres. The end of 1352 commenced, until the entire project was completed in 1521, although time-consuming for so long, many architects of the supervision experience, but is quite consistent with the architectural style of harmony. The church is the most attractive part of the tower, 123 meters high tower, decorative tower amazing fine. Bell tower 47 to form the chime of the experience of three craftsmen, which took a century to complete the declaration. In Antwerp there were many outstanding artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anton Van Dyck, Jacob Buqiaodengsi, Civil Siegel and Christopher Bruce Kaplan booths. Opera in Antwerp and Rubens Museum, very famous. Vehicle for vehicles to take to buy diamonds There is the classic Marilyn Monroe lyrics: "Diamond is a woman's best friend." To the city of Antwerp in Belgium, I realized the power of the diamond. Walking in the street, you will always be the joy in female tourists looked hand out some took a few steps away, needless to say she must have just bought a diamond ring. There are also worried by the calculator buried mad, she is certainly insufficient funds to buy diamonds. No wonder the sign in front of a jewelry store, said: "Antwerp only two women - buy diamonds, not to buy diamonds." Buy a diamond, free live Hilton Local home called "Diamond House" was first launched a jewelry store service: to provide customers with free Hilton hotel suite. Then each to emulate, and today has become an unwritten rule of the. The basic procedure is to buy a diamond like this: two days before departure, give your local jeweler to call and tell each other what you want to buy diamonds, size, purity, cutting should be clear. So you people in Belgium, the boss will send a car to pick you up to the jewelry store, he has _select_ed a few diamonds in advance, you then _select_ from, if there is favorite, can be traded immediately. You also can choose the style of jewelry, jewelers precious stones in front of your face to add to the workshop. Then send your car to the Hilton hotel. The next day, you can do sightseeing, and so when a good _set_ of diamonds (about two days), then by car to pick you to try them. If the wrong size, you went back to live free suite waiting for the Hilton. "Non-conflict" diamonds of high prices Willing to place such great efforts, because of their Jewish diamond merchant with confidence, knowing you will be fascinated. Here customers can buy different periods, a variety of cutting, different varieties and styles of diamonds. Antwerp diamond-cutting process, especially well-known craftsman, not only skilled and discerning eye, a check of a house are just right. Jewelry industry has a term "Antwerp cut" (Antwerp cut) is the resulting. Favored customers another reason Antwerp, where each diamond is protected by the United Nations, "non-conflict" diamonds. In other words, selling diamonds earn will not use violence, military and terrorist activities. So buy a diamond, you will also get a guarantee to ensure your hard-earned money will not be take it do bad things. All this plus triple the price of cheaper than anywhere else, can not but be tempted. If you can not afford it does not matter, there are many exhibition centers in Antwerp and jewelry shop window allows you to see them all. What impressed me most of the exhibition center called the "diamond zone." Across the windows, you can see the cutting master and meticulous work of a master mosaic, very little focus on that even bat an eye. Here are the top master chefs, the price is also the top. I saw a small jewel diamond pieces and flower pins into a startled look at the price - $ 39,500. Antwerp Shopping Recommended If you want to buy diamonds in Antwerp, the proposal invites you to Diamondland near to Central Station. Here you can let the staff explain to you the value of the four elements of the decision diamond, gold bit, cut, color, transparency, "can also visit the pondering process. Best not to store the jewel in the city, in ignorance of the diamond cases, to buy diamonds. In addition, people interested in diamonds, you can go to the Provincial Diamond Museum, which, Diamondland on the same street, along the way to go on to. Then go to the Provincial Diamond Museum Provincial diamantmuseum go and see (LangeHerental seetr, 31 tel: 20248981 10:00-17:00,1 1 day, 2 at December 25, 26 rest, except for special exhibitions other free) here in addition to the history of diamonds, the origin of the note, and the display of the original stone, there are also pondering the 19th century Antwerp plant reproduction, and the diamonds made into many beautiful decorations. Antwerp's old city is located in Side Er. Scheldt river built a new tunnel linking the old and new urban areas. Old urban row upon row of medieval buildings, with a simple style. Such as the famous Notre Dame in Antwerp, is the masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is Belgium's largest church, steeple up to 123 meters, known as the "medieval skyscrapers." Collection of the famous church painter Rubens paintings, including "Jesus down Tu" is one of the Belgian art seven Jie. There Antwerp Cathedral, St. Paul's Church and square bell tower, are important attractions to attract visitors. Antwerp is the world's diamond processing and trade center, one year can process nearly 50% of the diamond world. Nice Street Footman Antwerp diamond processing technology has been recognized as a world-class, Mr Footman Nice Street is called the world's richest street. Antwerp train station is a few blocks around the pool of processing and trade of diamonds, the diamond company, diamonds and gold and silver jewelry shops, thousands of dollars from the diamond ring, brooch to 10 million diamond treasures, full range. Painting representatives Flanders Rubens was born in Antwerp's old city, the former residence has been built Rubens Museum. Plantin French painter has lived in Antwerp, so painting the city as a city. National Gallery displays a Flemish school of painting all the time where the works of Sri Lanka. Antwerp also has a large collection of high quality museums, in addition to Rubens House Museum, there are the Royal Museum of Art, Folk Art Museum, National Maritime Museum and the Diamond Museum, are considered to be the pride of Antwerp.
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Antwerp Chinatown
Chinatown is located in the center of Antwerp, Antwerp, in 2001, named after Belgium was officially named the first Chinatown. Along the street in Chinatown more than 40 Chinese companies and businesses. It is not only ethnic Chinese party and shopping sites, but also local residents to buy inexpensive Chinese goods and appreciate Chinese culture and atmosphere of the place. Businessmen and tourists to and from this has become a major consumer groups here, or they enjoy this delicious Chinese food, or experience the charm of oriental culture. In 2006, a typical Chinese arch in the Belgian city of Antwerp building officially opened in Chinatown, which is a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, the first arch, one of the largest port city located in Belgium. The arch will be built in Chinatown street corner, in the face of Antwerp Central Station Square, hoping to become security after the completion of a landmark building in the city to attract more investors and tourists to the European city of Antwerp, investment and tourism, and promote economic development. Antwerp, Belgium, the official website of the "shopping guide" column, Antwerp Chinatown was recommended as a place worth a visit. Chinatown has become a unique landscape, bring to the city's commercial prosperity and the prosperity of the tourism industry.
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Diamond Capital of the World
Antwerp is known as "the world's diamond capital," said. The world every 10 uncut diamonds in Antwerp, there are eight to go through treatment, more than half of the world's polished diamonds from Antwerp. Antwerp diamond trade last year, the total turnover of around 360 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 7% of Belgium's total exports. Danshi visitors will not think of, diamond jewelry in these Yiyishenghui behind the diamond capital of Antwerp Jibainianlai the status of the world already facing from a wide range of challenges, it is the throne of the world's diamond capital can not sit back and relax already . The rise of rival Over the years, attracting the world's diamond traders in Antwerp are the advantages of infrastructure facilities, high level of professionalism and quality of life is good. However, these have been insufficient to attract diamond dealers from around the world, because other places can also have these conditions, and can provide more favorable than the terms of Antwerp. At present, such as Dubai and China, a city like Hong Kong have more and more points away from the Antwerp diamond trade share. They are geographically close to India and China the two fastest-growing consumer market. Dubai exported to Antwerp last year, uncut rough diamonds for 10 million U.S. dollars. Brain drain Reduced supply of raw materials Challenges Too late?
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Educational institutions
University of Antwerp University of Antwerp University of Antwerp, located in the famous city of Antwerp, is a consortium of three branch universities: UFSIA University, RUCA University and the University of UIA. Master of 1-2 years, undergraduate courses usually last 2-3 years, depending on the registered professional. Tuition is very low. An Pute An Pute City University is located in the center. Is a new comprehensive university, the school in the basic theories such as mathematics, physics, chemistry teaching and research are effective, in addition to the school's medical school and affiliated hospitals have their own characteristics. University of Antwerp University by three separate, divided into Unversitair Centrum Antwerpen (RUCA), Universitaire Faculteiten Sint-lgnatius Antwerpen (UFSIA) and the Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen (UIA). UFSIA is a private institution, the RUCA and UIA are public institutions. Because of different historical backgrounds and development speed, each school has its own unique mode of education. But RUCA, UFSIA and UIA also have their own fees. Therefore, the current safety and health at Temple University has become the northern Flanders region of Belgium's third largest comprehensive universities. UFSIA located in the center of this historic city, while the RUCA, UIA and University Hospital (UZA) is located south of the city surrounded by green. RUCA in the natural and medical curriculum provides students with a single-cycle education. UFSIA in the arts, politics, social sciences, and legal education to provide students with a single loop. UIA and RUCA UFSIA is on course provides the majority of double cycles and three cycles of the curriculum (except for economics and business engineering, because these are the United UFSIA / RUCA's Department of Applied Economics attribution). Andrews University of Antwerp and the world has a wide range of cultural and economic relationship, which the students at the university can be reflected. University of Antwerp and the rest of the world's public institutions, associations have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement, in which a variety of international exchange programs in the schools it is a co-operation, and absorbed into a large number of foreign doctoral students, research scholars and visiting professors. Mainly in the Dutch-based degree programs, but there are some graduate programs also offer other languages. Major professional: a practical economics, education, history, language and literature, law, medicine, philosophy, political sociology, religious studies, mathematics and computer science, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, veterinary science University of Antwerp 1, Master Master of Many, covers almost all of the professional, teaching in English, Dutch is also useful to teach. International MBA program 2 undergraduate courses (First Cycle) All undergraduate courses are taught in Dutch, for admission to undergraduate University of Antwerp has two main requirements: Language: Prove their language ability of the methods are mainly two ways: - University of Antwerp, Dutch language test. - International certification exams Dutch (Nederlands als vreemde taal - uitgebreidekennis). - Dutch test "Staatsexamen 2" If there is no proof of any of the above language. Can not be registered at the University of Antwerp. But he can apply for language courses, study for a year in Dutch. Education: High school graduation and higher education 3, the University Language Centre Language Centre, University of Antwerp, the main Dutch a foreign student training, time is one year. No language-based applications for master's and undergraduate students have to learn Dutch. Dutch qualified, may be officially registered undergraduate and graduate courses. 2005 is now fully enrolled undergraduate and master's courses and language courses!
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Encyclopedia
Anteweipu Antwerp Antwerpen Belgium's largest port and an important industrial city, capital of the province of Antwerp. Northwest River Scheldt in Belgium. Area of 140 square kilometers. Urban population of 185,000, including suburbs, including 490 000 (1983). Most residents use the local dialect of the Netherlands, the business major in French. Located in the Scheldt River - Moselle River - Rhine River delta plain, flat terrain, river aspect. Scheldt River from the southeast through the city, 88 km to the northwest flow into the North Sea. Albert through the natural rivers and canals such as the national inland waterway network and the Western European part of the water network phase, both the harbor and river ports of the profits. A temperate maritime climate, cool in summer and warm in winter. January average temperature is 3.1 ℃, 7 月 18 ℃. Annual precipitation 710 mm, more even distribution, rainy day up to 200 days. 2,3-century AD have been _set_tlements. The early 8th century, the right bank of the Scheldt was built commercial small town. A city in 1291. 13th century by adding "of the Hanseatic League", following the grain trade, the wool trade flourished. With the invention of the diamond refined method, in 1476 the construction of small-scale diamond processing factories in the early 17th century, the world's diamond processing and trading center. Europe's first stock exchange opened in 1531, the rise of the financial industry. 16th century fabric, tapestry, glass, printing, diamond industry developed rapidly. Mid-16th century Europe's most prosperous commercial and financial city and the largest trading port, the population increased to 10 million. Because religious wars, in 1576 the city was destroyed. Then had been occupied by Spain. In 1648, according to treaties signed with the Netherlands, close the Scheldt estuary, shipping pause, growing economic decline. 1795 re-opening Scheldt estuary, port expansion, economic recovery. 1815 Belgium was and Ruhe Lan. 1863 redemption from the Netherlands after the Scheldt estuary commercial rights, then the development of a modern major seaport. The two world wars, were the German occupation, suffered serious damage, rapid recovery after the war and continue to develop. Antwerp Port Container Terminal The country's second largest economic center. With a large number of business establishments, import and export trading companies, banks, insurance companies and transportation companies. Important industrial sectors of shipbuilding, machinery, automobile, electronics, photographic equipment, non-ferrous metallurgy, oil refining, petrochemical, textile, food processing and so on. The world's largest diamond processing and trade center, most rough diamonds for export, accounting for 6.5% of total exports of Belgium. European well-known cultural center. Renowned artist Dick Robbins and von □ birthplace. Robbins House Museum built, the Royal Art Museum, National Maritime Museum and the Diamond Museum. There are Music, Business School, the Royal Flemish Opera House, Royal Dutch Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the European save the largest number of animal species and the zoo (1834). (Cai Taiyuan)
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n.: Antwerp, antwerpen, Antwerp, seaport in northern Belgium
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