Enjoy summer in Rubens’ garden

Summer is in full swing in Rubens' garden. It's pure delight. All the colours come to life, and there's a wide range of activities to enjoy. Are you coming too?

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Your summer moment

Rubens' garden is a colourful paradise this season. Bright red roses are blooming profusely, glittering marigolds turn orange, and figs and pears ripen on the trees. At the same time, the large green leaves of the castor bean plant unfold. Fashion designer Dries Van Noten’s vision truly comes to life. Even with your eyes closed. The scent of a vibrant collection of citrus plants and lush honeysuckle fills your nose and awakens your senses. Ready to enjoy yourself?

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The Rubens Garden. A masterpiece in bloom

Klara AlenThis book contains the results of the research conducted in the margin of the restoration. It offers a look at an unprecedented wealth of historical material from archives and libraries and an overview of the most important flowers and plants in the garden with their stories. Beautiful flower pieces and details of works by Rubens and his contemporaries enhance the beauty of a masterpiece in bloom.

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Why not take the chance to wander through the over 22,000 plants in Rubens's garden? The advice of Antwerp fashion designer Dries Van Noten ensures 365 days of color across all seasons in a design by Ars Horti. Move around, view and savour the scents of this unexpected patch of greenery in the very heart of Antwerp.

Your summer moment
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Enjoy summer in Rubens’ garden

Your summer moment

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The Rubens Garden. A masterpiece in bloom

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