Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium, a diamond trading hub and the capital of art. The Central Station is known as the 'Railway Cathedral' with its magnificent architecture; the Cathedral of Our Lady houses Rubens' masterpieces including The Elevation of the Cross; the Rubens House recreates the living scene of the master; the Diamond District witnesses global diamond trading. Culinary highlights include Antwerpse Handjes biscuits, De Koninck beer, mussels with white wine, waffles with pearl sugar, and creative Flemish cuisine, where fashion meets flavour.