The document describes a visit to Antwerp, Belgium in April 2009. It notes that Antwerp was first named in the 4th century and settled by Germanic Franks. The name is believed to come from "anda" meaning "at" and "werpum" meaning "wharf." It also mentions that while Antwerp was formerly a fortified city, nothing remains except for the Steen, which has been restored. Various landmarks of Antwerp are listed such as the city hall, Rubens house, shopping malls, central railway station, and a tunnel under the River Scheldt.

1. Visit to Antwerpen April 2009

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4. Antwerpen Map of Antwerpen 1574

5. Antwerpen In the 4th century, Antwerp was first named, having been settled by the Germanic Francs. The name was reputed to have been derived from " anda" (at) and “werpum" (wharf).

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11. Antwerpen Although Antwerp was formerly a fortified city, nothing remains of the former enceinte or of the old citadel defended by General Chassé in 1832, except for the Steen, which has been restored.

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42. Antwerpen Shopping Mall

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44. Antwerpen Central Railway Station

45. Antwerpen The tunnle under the river Jchelde

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49. The End Photography and editing : DAN GRAVEH All rights reserved 2009 ©

50. Photography and editing : DAN GRAVEH All rights reserved 2009 ©