Take a cultural tour of Antwerp, from the city's gothic cathedral and historic architecture to paintings by its most famous artist, Rubens. Photographs by Don McPhee.
Antwerp's gothic cathedral is situated at the heart of the city. It was completed in 1518. Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianDetail of the entrance to Antwerp's cathedral.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianThe Raising of the Cross by Rubens hangs inside the cathedral.Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian The interior of Antwerp's magnificent gothic cathedral.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianThe stone laced tower of the cathedral acts as a landmark when you lose your way.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianGuild houses in the old town of Antwerp.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianThe Brabo fountain and guild houses in the old town.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianPeople shopping in Antwerp's old town district.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianThe White Palaces in the Zurenborg district of Antwerp.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianMonuments in Lambermontplaats erected to celebrate the port of Antwerp in the 19th century.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianBoerentoren, one of the world's oldest skyscapers, built in 1929-32.Photograph: Don McPhee/GuardianAdriaan Raemdonck, owner of the Black Panther gallery. Housed in a former chapel, complete with a bar behind the alter, it was once used by pilgrims on their way to Compostela.Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian