Butcher's Hall (Vleeshuis)
The former butchers’ guild council chamber is among the magnificent rooms of the late Gothic Butcher’s Hall (Vleeshuis). The spectacular brick structure, constructed in 1501-04, was purposefully placed next to the Scheldt to allow the blood of killed animals to drain into the river.
The Vleeshuis is currently a museum of applied art and archaeology containing collections of weapons and armor, coinage, ceramics, furniture, sculpture, and work in wood and stone from the prehistoric, Egyptian, Roman, and Merovingian periods.
One of its most cherished items is the Averbode Retable, a 16th-century representation of Saul’s conversion made from Antwerp tiles by Pieter Coecke van Aelst.
A great collection of musical instruments, including the magnificent harpsichord from the studio of instrument-makers Ruckers, can be found inside the Vleeshuis.
Details:
- Vleeshouwersstraat 38, Antwerp, Belgium, 2000
- www.museumvleeshuis.be
- vleeshuis@antwerpen.be
- +32 3 292 61 01
- Photo Credited: facebook/museumvleeshuis
Proximity to Key Areas
- Fashion District: The Antwerp Fashion District, renowned for its designer boutiques and the ModeMuseum (MoMu), is approximately a 10-minute walk (around 800 meters) from Antwerp Central Station.
- Diamond District: The Diamond District, located adjacent to the station, is just a 5-minute walk (about 400 meters) away. This area is famous for its diamond trade and numerous diamond shops.
- City Centre: The city centre, including key landmarks like the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Grote Markt, is roughly a 15-minute walk (around 1.2 kilometers) from the station.
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