European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Top a statue of Peter Paul Rubens in downtown Antwerp. Above the train station. Left Twilight on the Harbor. Above a Polar Bear poses for visitors at the zoo. Right sometimes it is debatable who is doing the watching and who is being watched. A pair of gems a Astone s throw from Antwerp s Central train station Are two of the Best jewels in Belgium the zoo and the Diamond Market. Taken together they make for a great family Outing for mom and pops Well As the kids. The zoo is located right in the heart of the City next to the train station. It is considered among the most progressive and modern zoos in Europe with Over 7,000 animals of 900 different species housed throughout the Park in a natural setting of Leafy Trees blossoming Flowers and colourful shrubs. Thez Roalso features several specific exhibits and attractions. These include 1. The Monkey House. A real swinging place primates in natural settings. There is also an ape House with gorillas orangutans and chimpanzees. 2. Children s zoo. Parents can take a break at a self service cafeteria while children play ingian spider web. 3. Dolphin atrium. See bottle nosed dolphins perform several times Day. 4. Reptile House. Cian snakes slithering crocodiles Barin Teeth and a tropical thunderstorm make for an exciting visit. 5. work the Nightshirt. 6. The egyptian Temple. A peaceful Arab kingdom where the giraffes elephants and arabian Ory xes roam. A ready for shopping the world s largest Diamond Market offers visitors a Chance to learn about the famous Quot Antwerp Cut As Well As shop around for Good buys. About 50 percent of the world s polished diamonds Are processed in several blocks around the Central station that constitute Antwerp s Diamond Market. This area i Superb for window shopping and some of the City s 10,000 Diamond cutters and polishers offer tourists the Chance to visit their workshops. Don t be afraid to ask a a few blocks from the train station is the Diamond museum 31 Lange . A completely modern museum that was built in 1988, it traces the history of diamonds from the 1869 South african Diamond Rush to the modern Industrial uses of the Gem. The museum also offers a highly informative and entertaining explanation for those interested in knowing More about How a Diamond is Cut in order to make it sparkle in the Light. An exhibition traces the cutting of a Diamond from the crude 15th-Century tools to the modern methods using computers and laser beams. Be sure to see the treasure room loaded with precious gems. The museum i open everyday from 10 . To 5 . . September27, 1990 stripes Magazine 5
