Cogels-osy lei

Cogels-osy lei is the most remarkable street of Antwerp. It is absolutely unique in Belgium and possibly in Europe.

Getting There:

Zurenborg is a little off the beaten track - in the south east of Antwerp (near the railway station Antwerpen – Berchem).

Walk or bike following the railway viaduct from Central Station to Grote Hondstraat, and then walk up and down the seven avenues that coming out from Draakplaats Tramplein.

Bus: 14, 16, 32, 38 or Tram: 8 Get off at Antwerp - Berchem train station and cross the street to find your self in a fairytale neighborhood.

Tram: 6, 11 and Bus: 9, 20 will take you directly down the Avenue. Better to get off at Draakplaats Tramplein and take a stroll. Otherwise you’ll miss one of the must see attractions-in-Belgium.

Train: Get off at Berchem Station. If you are coming from the Central Station you can use a tram ticket to take the ride to then next stop.

Try out our free Zurenborg Walk. This walk shows you the most splendid houses in Antwerp - magnificent Architecture of the late 19th century.

At the end of the 19th century, two wealthy entrepreneurs, Joséphine Cogels Osy and her brother Baron Edouard Osy decided to develop a new area for the billionaires of their time.

You might think you’re walking on a film set they forgot to take down. What you see though is the fin-du-siècle feeling of the 19th century. People that lived here liked to show off their power and wealth.

Do you want to see a French Chateau, a Venetian Palazzo, a Greek temple or eccentric Art Nouveau buildings? You’ll find it all in Cogels-osy lei

Take a few hours to walk through the Zurenborg neighborhood, look for the “Four Seasons” and other gems. Do not stay only on the Cogels-osy lei Avenue, a lot of treasures are a in the side streets.

Once you are done with walking and thirsty, head to the Dageraad Plaats. A place surrounded by trees, bars and restaurants. On sunny days - it’s one big terrace.

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