Place to visit
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp, Belgium: what it is and when to go
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp is a church in Antwerp, Belgium (Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Antwerp, Belgium · History, Temples
- Local name
- Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk
- Where
- Belgium · Hendrik Conscienceplein 10-12
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- ANR Antwerp, 5.3 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 51.22096, 4.40478
What it is and where
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp is a church in Antwerp, Belgium (Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk, Sodaliteit en Professenhuis
It is in Antwerp, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 599 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.22096, 4.40478; the nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 5.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecBest time7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hendrik Conscience Heritage LibraryHeritage library in Antwerp68 m
- Snijders&Rockox HouseMuseum in Antwerp124 m
- Stock Exchange, AntwerpBuilding in Antwerp, Belgium205 m
- LetterenhuisBelgian non-profit organization located in Antwerp205 m
- BoerentorenHistoric office skyscraper in Antwerp, Belgium245 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp?
It is a church in Antwerp, Belgium (Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk in the local language). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 5.3 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library, Snijders&Rockox House, Stock Exchange, Antwerp. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Antwerp119 places to see in and around Antwerp, Belgium: Plantin–Moretus Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. Best time: April to October and Dec
- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.