Guided walk through the Zurenborg district

A stone's throw from the Antwerp-Berchem station, you will find the Cogels-Osylei. This is one of the most beautiful streets in Belgium and the perfect example of eclectic Belle Époque architecture. Once this place was still 'the countryside', but today it is full of chic houses. At the end of the 19th century, the bourgeoisie moved out of the city, and numerous elegant villas were built here in Berchem. Admire the beautiful mix of Neo-Gothic, Neo-Classicism, and Art Nouveau. Also, pay attention to the street names, which were named after front-line municipalities of the two world wars. Let yourself be transported back in time and stroll just like the 19th-century bourgeoisie along stately mansions on the Cogels-Osylei. These homes were designed by the best Belle Époque architects. Our guide will tell us everything about the impressive Belle Époque architecture and the stories behind the houses.