Sint-Nicolaas Square Travel Guide

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Discover Sint-Nicolaas Square in Antwerp: a historic gem with a charming chapel and vibrant cultural scene, perfect for theater lovers and history buffs.

Sint-Nicolaas Square in Antwerp is a charming, renovated square with a rich history dating back to 1422. It's home to a 15th-century chapel and a cultural center that hosts local theater groups, offering a glimpse into Antwerp's cultural heritage.

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Address: St Nicolaasplaats, 2000 Antwerpen

Getting there

Walking

From Groenplaats, walk northeast along Groenplaats, turn right onto Oude Koornmarkt, then turn left onto Wijngaardstraat. Turn right onto Lange Nieuwstraat, and then turn left onto St Nicolaasplaats. The square will be on your left. This is approximately a 5-minute walk.

Public Transport

From Antwerpen Centraal station, take tram line 3 or 5 to Groenplaats. From Groenplaats, Sint-Nicolaas Square is a short walk. Walk northeast along Groenplaats, turn right onto Oude Koornmarkt, then turn left onto Wijngaardstraat. Turn right onto Lange Nieuwstraat, and then turn left onto St Nicolaasplaats. The square will be on your left. A single tram ticket costs €2.50.

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Overview

Sint-Nicolaas Square, or St Nicolaasplaats, is a delightful square tucked away in Antwerp, Belgium. Its history stretches back to 1422 when the Falconinnen sisters established a God house here. This house served the craftsmen of the Meerseniers guild, including shoemakers, tailors, tinsmiths, and grocers, providing care for their needy, elderly, and sick members.The square's chapel, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the Meerseniers, was built in 1423. Although the chapel closed in 1876 and was later used for storage and as a puppet theater, the entire complex was renovated between 1958 and 1968 by architect F. Van Averbeke. Today, Sint-Nicolaas Square is a cultural hub, mainly used by local theater groups.Visitors can admire the statue of Saint Nicholas in the square's center and appreciate the historical buildings surrounding it. The square offers a peaceful escape from the city's bustle and a chance to discover a hidden gem with significant cultural value.

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