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St. Anna's Tunnel / Pedestrians' Tunnel
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Sint-Annatunnel
Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
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Unique pedestrians tunnel below the river Schelde. Able to reach Linkerover to see the skyline of Antwerp, nice when the weather is good.
Very nice 19 century pedestrian/bike tunnel leading from the center of town to the "Linkeroever". From there you have a lovely view of the town skyline.
St. Anna’s Tunnel is an underpass in the Belgian city of Antwerp, which connects the left bank of the Scheldt River with the right. The plans for connecting the two banks of the river were made back in 1874 with a bridge, however, since it would deter shipping traffic - an underpass was built instead. A unique feature of the tunnel are the real wooden escalators, which were the only of their kind when the tunnel opened in 1933. It is a living piece of history in Antwerp’s heart. The tunnel is still used today by people who want to cross the river. In addition to its utilitarian purpose, the tunnel is also a coveted spot by directors and photographers who use it for shoots and locations. The gorgeous woodwork of the escalators is still well-preserved, which makes it a sight for anyone used to the more modern escalators. The area of Linkeroever is near the tunnel and there are some nice places to explore here. There is also the small beach of Sint-Annastrand closeby, which is a serene spot to explore.
St. Anna’s Tunnel is an underpass in the Belgian city of Antwerp, which connects the left bank of the Scheldt River with the right. The plans for connecting the two banks of the river were made back in 1874 with a bridge, however, since it would deter shipping traffic - an underpass was built instea…
This doesn’t sound very spectacular, but it is definitely worth a visit. The pedestians' tunnel goes from the center of Antwerp to the other side of the Schelde. The other side is not really necessary to visit. But it’s very nice to take the oldschool wooden escalators down to have a look in the tunnel.