Den Dam
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Den Dam is an area in northern Antwerp.
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[edit] Location
Den Dam is located in the northern part of Antwerp. On the north side it is bordered by the Slachthuislaan (the Antwerp inner ringroad), by an old disused railroad bedding on the south. It stretches all the way from "de Schijnpoort" in the east to "het Eilandje" on the western side. As such it is isolated from other areas in town, causing residents to regard themselves somewhat as outsiders compared to other Antwerp inhabitants.
[edit] History
Historically, economic activities on Den Dam have revolved around the old abbatoirs.
[edit] Recent renovations
Lately many renovations have been done to Den Dam, including new road surfaces, new footpaths and the renovation of the central square ("het Damplein"). Work has also begun on a large new park ("Park Noord") which will be created on the old railroad bedding south of Den Dam.
[edit] Venues
Many restaurants have set up shop next to the abbatoirs, promoting themselves as selling the best meat in Antwerp. Most of the restaurants specialise in meat and buy their supplies directly from the abbatoirs. Well-known restaurants include:
- De Veehandel
- La Volpe / El Zorro
- Petit Paris Services
- Piétrain
Also, a new nightclub called D-Club recently opened in the renovated station building.
