Antwerp, under Spanish occupation in the 16th century, had to be the example of Christianity and worshiping the Holy Mother. Over 500 statues of the Madonna you could find here (about 120 are back in public), and a lot of churches and even a cathedral, built on the remainigs of an Roman Church. The churches and cathedral are worth seeing for the huge collection of paintings of famous Flemish masters, for the stained glass windows, for the artefacts, the treasure rooms, the interior. It is worthwhile to hire a guide to get to know the stories that goes along with each of these churches.