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Why I really, really liked Antwerp.

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The lovely Our Lady Cathedral presiding over the Grote Markt (or Town Square) City Hall Multi-culturalism: check The Lange Wapper: he used to sport a long penis until religious leaders got into a snit and had it removed Day 7: She has created an escape vehicle to take her to freedom... While this group has opted for a less labor intensive way out The opera diva and one of her mini-captors remain entangled While this twin, who has been growing daily by depriving his brother of food is threating to burst out 1) See photos above. The city is a architectural gem. Plus, it is compact, walkable and at least during our visit, free of maddening crowds. 2) It was the home of Rubens and Van Dyke and remains very artsy today. There are enough art galleries, antique shops and cultural happenings to keep you busy all summer. 3) It's in Belgium, so there is no going wrong with either chocolate or beer. And there is no shortage of really funky, inviting restaurants ranging