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Vlaaikensgang (Antwerp)

Vlaaikensgang (Antwerp)

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Vlaaikensgang (Antwerp)

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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2. Antwerp City Hall – Grote Markt Antwerp loop from Van Eeden

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3. Grote Markt Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Astrid

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

June 5, 2021

Those looking for a 'Peace of Silence' in the city will be able to experience a moment of rest here.

The Vlaaikensgang or Vlaeykensgang is a 16th-century alley in the historic center of Antwerp. Along the cobblestone paths there are a total of eleven authentic back houses, which are mainly made of brick and sandstone. The name Vlaaikensgang comes from a pie and waffle house that used to be there.
The entrance to the Vlaaikensgang is located on the Oude Koornmarkt. First one finds the first courtyard, which is characterized by some whitewashed and pitched facades. The second courtyard is reached via a passage with a statue of Christ. The last courtyard consists of a few houses with cornices. This is also where the exit to the Pelgrimstraat is located. Shoemakers used to live here who also had to ring the emergency bells of the Cathedral of Our Lady, while now there are a few antique shops and art galleries. There is also an exclusive restaurant.
In the 1960s, the plan was to tear down the Vlaaikensgang in order to build a car park, but in 1969 the alley was bought by antique dealer Axel Vervoordt, who also took care of the restoration.
Source nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlaaikensgang

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Katrien

July 26, 2021

It wouldn't have been close if the medieval Vlaeykensgang had disappeared.
In the 1960s this alley was so dilapidated that the buildings were almost demolished.
This was prevented by a young antique dealer (the now very famous Axel Vervoordt) who bought the lot and restored the entire complex.
The result is an oasis of calm, hidden behind an inconspicuous gate.
You will find the beautiful gallery of Vervoordt and the exclusive restaurant Sir Anthony van Dyck.

Source: Time to momo

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

January 12, 2022

The Vlaaikensgang or Vlaeykensgang is a 16th-century alley in the historic center of Antwerp. Along the cobblestone paths there are a total of eleven authentic back houses, which are mainly made of brick and sandstone. The name Vlaaikensgang comes from a pie and waffle house that used to be there.

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Viviane

July 10, 2022

Nice nice alley to stay, definitely worth a visit!

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Perry Dolmans

January 23, 2021

An oasis of calm in the middle of the city.

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Helius FFM

April 16, 2022

...and this is one of the narrowest...very nice, no dead end. Connects two winding streets.

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Angelique en Jeffrey

August 30, 2021

Antwerp has many nice alleys

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DANΨ

October 27, 2025

A beautiful piece of history

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Albrecht

August 23, 2025

A real gem that you shouldn't pass by, the danger is definitely there ;-)

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