Antwerp
About ten harbour cranes gather along the banks of the Scheldekaai in Antwerp, forming the largest (museum) collection of harbour cranes in the world.
Hydraulic harbour crane
A more than 100-year-old port crane waltzed around Antwerp's port docks until early this century.
- Contains Practical Information
- Contains Background Information
Read the full story for members
- Get access to the full story and all photos of hundreds of destinations.
- Unlock all the practical information you need to plan a legal visit
to this venue, including GPS coordinates, address, public transport etc. - Discover nearby destinations and over 600 destinations, including this one, on a detailed map.
Become a member unlock full access for € 50 a year
Already subscribed? Log In
Plan your visit for members
Discover more
Find sites in
or discover more
Get the latest stories straight to your inbox
Related articles
Ghent
A 20-metre-high harbour crane casts its shadow over the new Matadi Bridge at the Handelsdok in Ghent. The crane, designed in 1988 by the Belgian firm Sobemai of Maldegem, casts its shadow over the new bridge.
Latest from the blog
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, a symbol of Cold War division and oppression, was breached. Berliners poured through the newly opened checkpoints.
All photos and stories are copyrighted. Of course, linking to articles on the site is possible and allowed.
If you would like to use photos or articles from this website, please contact bart@hiddenmonuments.com.
© 2003-2025 Hiddenmonuments.com