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More about Antwerp on my website: https://sites.google.com/site/antwerp... At the end of the 19th century, the medieval city centre of Antwerp was almost wiped off the map when the Scheldt quays were straightened. In 1875, the Scheldt was widened from an average of 270 m to approximately 500 m, which is known as the 'Straightening of the Scheldt'. A large part of the original Antwerp castle, where the city had originated, was demolished. Only the Steen remained, which was converted into a 'fake castle' in 1890. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/antwerp...