A cultural tour of Antwerp

Antwerp's gothic cathedral is situated at the heart of the city. It was completed in 1518. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

Detail of the entrance to Antwerp's cathedral. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

The Raising of the Cross by Rubens hangs inside the cathedral. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

The interior of Antwerp's magnificent gothic cathedral. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

The stone laced tower of the cathedral acts as a landmark when you lose your way. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

Guild houses in the old town of Antwerp. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

The Brabo fountain and guild houses in the old town. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

People shopping in Antwerp's old town district. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

The White Palaces in the Zurenborg district of Antwerp. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

Monuments in Lambermontplaats erected to celebrate the port of Antwerp in the 19th century. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

Boerentoren, one of the world's oldest skyscapers, built in 1929-32. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian

Adriaan Raemdonck, owner of the Black Panther gallery. Housed in a former chapel, complete with a bar behind the alter, it was once used by pilgrims on their way to Compostela. Photograph: Don McPhee/Guardian