On entering the Marble Hall one is immediately aware of an overwhelming sense of space. Tall massive pink marble pillars rest upon bronze socles and prop up a high ceiling of pure Art Nouveau style which demonstrates an unparalleled combination of steel and oak. High windows bath the Marble Hall in a beautiful soft daylight and the red velvet curtains add to the warm atmosphere. The Belle Epoque atmosphere still lingers here.
By Car
The Zoo is situated in the city centre. Arriving from the Netherlands and the city of Ghent On the ringroad take Exit 3 – Borgerhout, follow direction Centrum. Turn right on the Noordersingel (do not drive under the bridge). Turn left into the first street (do drive under the bridge) follow the tramrails. At the traffic lights turn left again (follow the tramrails), you are now at the Turnhoutsebaan which continued to the Carnotstraat. Drive on till you meet a big square on your left hand side, this is the Koningin Astridplein. Arriving from Brussels by E19 At the end of the motorway choose direction Nederland (keep to the right), you switch to the ringroad. On the ringroad take Exit 3 – Borgerhout, follow direction Centrum. Turn right on the Noordersingel (do not drive under the bridge). Turn left into the first street (do drive under the bridge) follow the tramrails. At the traffic lights turn left again (follow the tramrails), you are now at the Turnhoutsebaan which continued to the Carnotstraat. Drive on till you meet a big square on your left hand side, this is the Koningin Astridplein. Arriving by E313 or E314 At the end of the motorway get in the left-hand lane Exit Borgerhout and drive straight ahead passing traffic lights. You follow the tramrails into the Turnhoutsebaan which continued to the Carnostraat. Drive on till you meet a big square on your left hand side, this is the Koningin Astridplein. There are several parkings within walking distance. Parking Nova – Van Schoonhovestraat (sidestreet of Carnotstraat, next to Park Plaza Hotel) Parking Astrid - Koningin Astridplein (entrance in front of Quick hamburger restaurant)
By Train
The Zoo is situated in the city centre next to the Central Station of Antwerp.
By Plane
Flights as from €80 coming from London City, Isle of Man, Jersey, Manchester for more info : http://www.flyvlm.com
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