Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio)

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Overview

I made a very personal and flexible audio tour, which you can do in your own pace (it is a selfguided audio tour). One of the most important figures in the history of Antwerp is Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), the famous master painter that brought the baroque renaissance style from Italy to Belgium. His influence has shaped the city as it is today. I will take you on a trip that anchors Rubens life in your mind. You will get to know a lot of about the legend of Antwerp. The central idea behind this tour are the five churches that connects the life and work of Rubens. It symbolizes the Rubens walk of fame. I am sure you will be amazed by the stunning pieces of art of Rubens that you will discover!

What's Included

Map of the tour

Tea and coffee
Cathedral of Our Lady, admission not included (8,- EUR pp)
Rubens House, admission not included (12,- EUR pp)

What To Expect

The Sint-Andrieschurch was very special to Peter Paul Rubens. After his return from Italy, he stayed here for a while in a parish and started his imposing career in Antwerp. The location of the church symbolizes the start of Rubens in Antwerp. That's why this tour starts here. Normally you can enter the church from 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00.

The Vlaaiskensgang is one of the best hidden gems of Antwerp. Discover some very small and characteristic streets in the busy area of Antwerp. Very nice to make some pictures!

This church is the crown jewel of the city! Listen to the story i will tell and you understand the story about the lying statue of Nello and his dog Patrasche. If you decide to go inside, you will see some beautiful paintings of Peter Paul Rubens.

Saint Paul's Church

This church contains a real collection of stunning art. You can admire beautiful baroque altars, more than 200 statues and more than 50 paintings, including masterpieces by Jordaens, Rubens and Van Dyck.

Carolus Borromeus Church

The Sint Carolus Borromeus church is the Rubens church in optima forma. Go inside and step into the Italian renaissance of Antwerp.

Discover one of the most beautiful and intimate places in Antwerp where Rubens walked along very often.

Sint-Jacob Antwerpen

This is the 5th Rubens church of the tour and a very special one. Rubens was a loyal visitor and after his death he was buried in the church. During this stop i will tell you all about it.

Now you stand in front of a special building. Peter Paul Rubens lived here in his younger years.

Rubenshuis

This is the last highlight of the tour, The Rubens house. I will tell you something about this place. Nowhere in the world is Rubens so present as here.