Inside Antwerp's Historic Train Station

Antwerp is a bustling Belgian city just two hours away from Amsterdam via train. This summer, I visited Antwerp with a friend for a creative day-trip full of photography and exploring.

Upon arrival we found ourselves in the center of this spectacular train station! The architecture is absolutely stunning and we had to tilt our necks back in an effort to take in the full spectacle as we rode the elevators up from the platform. My eyes wandered to take in the entire scene and I couldn't help but stare at the of the ornate details.

With a skeleton of iron and shimmering glass ceiling, the somewhat neo-gothic style of Antwerp’s station is impressive. One look at the grandiose, vaulted ceiling and it’s evident no details were spared. How stunning! This spectacular dome, arching at 75 meters high, was designed by Louis Delacenserie. It is truly an architectural gem! 

We easily spent 30 minutes wandering up and down the dramatic staircase, staring up at the dome in awe and snapping away with our Cannons before even leaving the building to get to the center.

Fun fact: Above ground, the train station is not only ingenious in terms design and architecture, there’s a special spot down below too. Techno lovers can dance the night away in a nightclub that’s right below the train station! The body heat and energy generated from all that dancing is recycled to power the club’s lights and sound! How cool is that? 

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