Parking near De Ruien

Finding parking near De Ruien and Antwerp's underground waterways can be difficult. Mobypark provides affordable and convenient parking options nearby. This article will give you all the necessary information about De Ruien, including how to park near this popular tourist attraction.

The Antwerpse Ruien are eight-kilometer underground canals that run beneath the city. Originally the city was constructed on low hills, with water flowing in between. The water was used as a sewer, for waste disposal, to dispose of waste, and for defense. In the late Middle Ages Antwerp had ramparts and vliets as well as a wood-lake (the Meir) and the Scheldt River.

The Herentalse Vaart, which was dug to ensure fresh drinking water in the late 15th-century, branches off the Schijn at the Stadspark and flows through to the Wapper near the Rubenshuis, or via the Houwer, to the Brouwershuis on the Brouwersvliet. The city grew and space became limited. Also, the smell from the canals increased. Antwerp, starting in the 16th century encouraged the construction of houses over the canals, by providing free construction. Many prominent buildings, such as the Sint-Carolus Borromeus Church, were built above the canals.

The canals and ramparts were not completely covered until the late 19th century. There has never been any open water in the historical city center since then. Initially, the canals were used as sewers. A system was created to keep them clean. Since the turn of the century, the majority of wastewater is carried by sewer pipes that are installed in the canals. Water only flows through the canals during heavy rainfall.

Visitors can now take part in organized walking tours of the canals, which start at the Ruihuis near Grote Markt. The first part involves a boat ride on a section of canals that has been artificially submerged to give the visitors an idea what they looked like before the canals were cleaned. After the boat ride, the visitors can walk 1.6 km along the canals. They will first head west to the Sint-Carolus Borromeus Church, and then north to Sint-Paulusplaats. Visitors can follow the streets by their street names, just as they would in Paris. During heavy rain, canal tours are impossible.

Parking near De Ruien can be difficult, especially if you plan to visit the attraction. The area is very crowded. Mobypark is the solution. Mobypark offers affordable and convenient parking near De Ruien. This makes it easier to park and explore.

Mobypark allows you to reserve your parking spot in advance. This ensures that there will be a space waiting for you upon arrival. You can also leave your vehicle in our parking lots with confidence, while you explore Antwerp's underground canals.

De Ruien offers visitors an interesting perspective on Antwerp's history. A walking tour of the canals is a must when you visit the city. Finding parking near De Ruien is a problem. That's