This happens on an area of 75500 m and therefore the auction can be considered the largest trading-house in the world. The flowers and plants are sold via a clock, which shows the prices. The price is subject to offer and request. De facto, the world-prices for flowers and plants are negotiated here. Continue to the nearby cheese-creamery Clara Maria to see how the cheese is traditionally produced.
Afternoon explore the sights of the Diamond-City of Antwerp on a guided sightseeing tour.
For centuries Antwerp, the city situated on the Scheldt, has been a prosperous international trading centre, with one of the largest ports in the world and throughout history the world centre of the diamond trade. The wealth accrued through this trade can be seen in the beautiful 16th century guild houses, the museums and the impressive buildings. Dinner and overnight in Antwerp. Morning visit to a family run arable farm , which produces sugar-beet, hey and straw. The latter is for delivery to the Antwerp Zoo.