As you enter the main street of the city you can't help but notice the chocolate shops that will be calling you. This particular chocolate shop is called the Chocolate Line (Address: Meir 50, 2000Antwerpen,Belgium) and was once the summer home of Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Today, it houses delectable chocolate that is also fun to eat. It was here that I discovered bottles of chocolate pills....I don't know if they can take away a headache, but I believe for sure they can take away my cravings for something sweet..... 

My favourite was the discovery of the B by B chocolates that are handmade and exume Belgium & Antwerp's excellence. You can buy mini libraries of these chocolates that come in small boxes and contain 5 mini bars. Choose from white, milk and dark. Don't be greedy though as they are incredibly rich, and need time to savour. These wonderful treats are the invention of Bart Desmidt, Master Chocolatier and Michelin Star Chef...Schrijnwerkersstraat 15, 2000Antwerp,Belgium

There are of course, unknown, more individual oldy worldy chocolate shops as well that are just as delicious and offer hand crafted treats. Here, we discover some of the Easter treats! 

On the outset the MAS museum looks like just another building with an interesting design. Known as the Museum Aan De Stroom, it is located on the river at the port. The museum has 10 floors that tells the story of the city of Antwerp thourhg its stories of trade, history, and diversity. Starting from the first World War straight though the present day, the final surprise is the panoramic view you can enjoy of the whole city as the reward.

The tour of the museum is a delight and rather interactive if you have a smart phone or iphone as you can scan all the barcodes on the displays- which tell you about the display or the historical fact. 

The House of Rubens was once the family home to Sir Peter Paul Rubens, the great Flemish Baroque painter. You can see many aspects of what influenced Rubens in his works here, to how he had lived on this estate as a boy. The museum houses many of Rubens' great works, self portraits, and family membered portraits. 

If you love history, and want to see both his life and work, this is not to be missed! 

Essentiel, Antwerp is perhaps one of the best examples of one of many fashion stores in the city that matches the diamonds. Why? Well, take note, that most of the fashion is sparkly, sequinned, and has stone embellished accents. 

This store is a treasure trove for bright coloured pieces, fun and electic pieces, and anything that shines from lurex to gems on tops and skirts! 

Make sure you visit one of thier stores on your journey.......

You will notice that tourists are enamoured and also rather obsessed about eating the famous waffle in Belgium. It seems that the locals in Antwerp are also equally into it as you will find fresh waffles everywhere on the street from stalls on radom corners to shops serving them with whipped cream and strawberries. 

I found these smaller versions at the local weekend market and of course, I prefer them with extra/double Belgium chocolate!