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´The 500 Hidden Secrets of Antwerp´ reveals these good-to-know addresses and many ; many more. It is an affectionate guide to the city ; written by a British journalist who has lived in Belgium for more than 20 years. His aim is to reveal the 500 places and details that no one knows ; like Dirk Van Saene´s fashion shop in an atelier without a sign ; a secret street hidden behind an old gate ; the art cinema that seats just 50 people and organises soft porn movie nights ; or the ship that was rebuilt as a hotel. Some are places to visit ; others are bits of information ; for example on the people who have shaped the Antwerp fashion scene or important dates in Antwerp´s history. The aim is not to cover the city form A to Z ; but to inspire. The book also contains a number of maps ; on which you can find all the numbered locations. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city´s best-kept secrets.

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