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Fort Kessel is a concrete armored fort built shortly before the First World War. Along with 29 other fortifications, it forms the outer fortification belt of the Antwerp fortress. The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 and modified during the interwar period (1934 and 1939). Until 1940, it played a role in the Belgian army's military defense strategy, first as an artillery stronghold and later as an infantry support point. The fort was demilitarized in 1947. Today, it is an important wintering site for bats. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage) And there is much more to do in and around the fort. Information can be found at https://fortvankessel.be

Hof van Ringen built in 1849 is inspired by the pavilion 'Klein Trianon' of the Palace of Versailles. Characteristic are the four columns that frame the three central windows. Did you know: the current resident of the Hof is the fashion designer Dries Van Noten.

Great start and end point for a drink or cake.

Located directly on the Schlede and centrally in Antwerp, I didn't expect to see this magnificent castle there. The castle looks like one of the medieval castles from the earlier knight films. I found it very fascinating. The castle is also Antwerp's oldest building. Of course, it can also be visited.

Right nearby is this entertaining hedge maze.

Visible from the bike path.

Tourist information and museum in old walls

Sterckshof... is no longer a museum! (But the DIVA even more so) Gerard Sterck was apparently not happy with a silver museum in 'his' castle. Well, his words turned out to be prophetic. The history of the Sterckshof began in the 13th century when the castle consisted of a farm surrounded by a moat. After several centuries of ownership changes, renovations and destruction, this castle, or what remained of it, came into the hands of the Province of Antwerp. They rebuilt it in the 1930s in neo-Renaissance style. First, the Sterckshof was a museum for arts and crafts, until Jonkheer Pierre Lunden donated no fewer than 96 pieces of silver to the museum in 1976. This donation of works of art from the 16th century to the present day formed the basis of the extensive silver collection exhibited here. Since May 2018, this collection, together with the diamond collection, can be admired in the DIVA The Sterckshof currently houses artists' studios and the cozy Bar Stark. Source: https://www.schattenvandeurne.be/sterckshof