Den Dam

On the north side it is bordered by the Slachthuislaan (the Antwerp inner ringroad), by an old disused railroad bedding on the south.

As such it is isolated from other areas in town, causing residents to regard themselves somewhat as outsiders compared to other Antwerp inhabitants.

Next to the square there was a large terrain that was owned by the Belgian Railroads for repairing and maintenance of trains.

More information (in Dutch) Many restaurants have set up shop next to the abbatoirs, promoting themselves as selling the best meat in Antwerp.

Well-known restaurants include: Also, a new nightclub called D-Club recently opened in the renovated station building.