Uncover the architectural and cultural story of Europa’s first skyscraper, the Boerentoren in Antwerpen, in this engaging lecture. Dive into the building’s role in shaping modern city skylines.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No physical exertion needed, suitable for all fitness levels
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History
Completed in 1931, the Boerentoren was the first high-rise in Europe, symbolizing interwar modernization.
Conservation
Preservation efforts maintain the building's original Art Deco features while upgrading safety systems.
BeroepsBelg BVBA
Uncover the architectural and cultural story of Europa’s first skyscraper, the Boerentoren in Antwerpen, in this engaging lecture. Dive into the building’s role in shaping modern city skylines.
BeroepsBelg BVBA is a guided-tours company based in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest. The company organises a wide range of cultural and historical tours across Belgian cities, including Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, Bruges and coastal Knokke-Heist. BeroepsBelg offers tailored and themed experiences such as 'Antwerpen op maat' personalized 2-hour tours, lectures like 'Lezing Boerentoren', multilingual walks including 'Best of Brussels' and 'Best of Gent', and specialty routes like 'Handelsbeurs vroeger & nu' and 'Knokke-Heist : Boulevard Nostalgie'. Many experiences are available in Dutch, French, German and English, and several tours are designed for groups, families and wheelchair access where indicated. Guides are presented as professionals and local experts who focus on historical context, architecture and local stories.
Booking options accommodate private groups and multilingual needs, with flexible durations noted in individual trip descriptions. BeroepsBelg serves clients seeking curated cultural outings, educational lectures, nostalgic bike routes and accessible city walks. Reviews and tour listings are featured on The Adventure Collective platform, where each listing includes trip summaries and logistical details. BeroepsBelg maintains factual descriptions of routes, starting points and highlights for each experience so visitors can choose tours that match interests and mobility requirements. Listings include meeting points, estimated durations and practical accessibility notes where provided, and each trip clearly states available languages and suggested group sizes to help visitors plan with confidence before booking via The Adventure Collective site.
Tours Listed
24 experiences
Varied city and themed routes
Languages
Dutch, French, German, English
Multilingual options listed in trips
Common Duration
2 hours
Many trips note two-hour tours
Location
Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Base city for listed experiences
Check the specific trip page on The Adventure Collective to confirm languages, duration and booking details before reserving.
Arrive Early for Seating
This popular lecture fills up fast; arrive early to secure a comfortable spot.
Bring a Notepad
Take notes to capture architectural details and historic facts shared during the talk.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The venue may require some walking or stairs—comfortable shoes help you stay focused and engaged.
Check Language Options
Confirm the lecture language ahead of time to ensure you can fully follow the presentation.
Notebook and Pen
For jotting down important historical and architectural notes.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Some venues may include stairs or brief walks.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the lecture.
Light Jacket
Keep warm in cooler weather while attending the lecture.
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