Universiteitsbuurt

Universiteitsbuurt is a quarter in , , and has about 6,210 residents. Universiteitsbuurt is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Rubenshuis and Cathedral of Our Lady.

Museum
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The is the former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens in . Purchased in 1610, Rubens had the Flemish townhouse renovated and extended on the basis of designs by Rubens himself.

Church
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The is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , . Today's seat of the Diocese of Antwerp started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, has never been fully completed.

Church
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St. James' Church is a former collegiate church in , Belgium. The church is built on the site of a hostel for pilgrims to .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Schipperskwartier and Antwerp diamond district.

Quarter
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is a historic neighborhood in the city of , Belgium, known primarily as the city's red-light district. Located just north of the historic center and close to the old port, it has been associated with prostitution and maritime trade for centuries.

Neighborhood
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Antwerp's diamond district, also known as the Diamond Quarter, and dubbed the Square Mile, is an area within the city of , . It consists of several square blocks covering an area of about one square mile.

Suburb
is an area in the city of , on the left bank of the river. Historically it was a neighbourhood which belonged to , but on 19 March 1923, it was attached to Antwerp.

Universiteitsbuurt

Latitude
51.22259° or 51° 13′ 21″ north
Longitude
4.4101° or 4° 24′ 36″ east
Population
6,210
Open location code
9F366CF6+22
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4935793785
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Wiki­data ID
Q114027440
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In Other Languages

“Universiteitsbuurt” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Universiteitsbuurt”

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