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ZOO Antwerpen (Dierentuin)vsSteen Castle
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Antwerp Zoo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Steen Castle. Antwerp Zoo has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 6 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
ZOO Antwerpen (Dierentuin)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerp 2018, Belgium
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Frommer's "This fine (but by no means inexpensive) 10-hectare (25-acre) zoo, which has been here since 1843, is a great place to take the kids." Full review
Fodor's "Antwerp's zoo houses its residents in style." Full review
Lonely Planet "Enclosures in the 10-hectare site are state-of-the-art and the zoo’s breeding program has an international reputation." Full review
Afar Magazine "With its super-convenient location, right beside Antwerp's central train station, there's no excuse not to visit the Antwerp Zoo." Full review
Afar Magazine "Recently I paid Antwerp a small visit and it was as beautiful as I had remembered it. Due to rain I had the center all to myself. I really missed it's beautiful guild buildings." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"These gardens planted with trees and flowers...they cover 11ha and are home to around 5,000 animals of all sorts...the grounds also contain several pavilions (planetarium and Aquaforum)." Full review
Steen Castle Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
near de Schelde river, Antwerp, Belgium
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Frommer's "This medieval fortress on the banks of the Scheldt dates from the early 13th century, making this Antwerp's oldest building." Full review
Fodor's "The Noorderterras, a promenade starting at the Steen, is a popular place for a Sunday stroll along the Scheldt." Full review
Lonely Planet "On a riverside knoll, Het Steen is a dinky but photogenic castle from AD 1200 occupying the site of Antwerp’s original Gallo-Roman settlement." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This fortress was built after 843 on the banks of the Scheldt to defend the new frontier defined by the Verdun Treaty." Full review
