METROPOLITAN MONIKER: The unofficial capital of Flemish-speaking Belgium, it's "the City of the Madonnas."

Antwerp, also known as "the City of the Madonnas," is a historic city known for its surprising number of ornate Madonna statues that watch over the streets. This port city has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and remains the unofficial capital of Flemish-speaking Belgium.

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