There\u2019s nothing like having a sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Europe, a grassroots movement led by ordinary citizens and military veterans created \u201cSister Cities.\u201d The movement sought to heal a ravaged, divided continent after World War II. By connecting two similar cities or towns\u2014in different countries, that spoke different languages or followed different customs\u2014officials hoped that a long-lasting bond would form, one that transcended borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That bond has held strong and today, more than 15,000 sister cities exist throughout Europe. To celebrate this cross-cultural and cross-border friendship, we\u2019ve found three pairs of European sister cities that you can explore in one long, exciting trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When people describe Antwerp, the first word is often \u201ccool.\u201d The second biggest city in Belgium was once one of the busiest ports in Europe. Today, it\u2019s known for its contemporary fashion scene and bold architecture. Antwerp\u2019s pride and joy is The Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA), a striking gallery housed in a repurposed grain silo. Near the port, it\u2019s an emblem of how old and new Antwerp live harmoniously, side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n