You might have already guessed it: Mary is Antwerp’s patron saint. If not, you’ll know for sure after a visit to Het Elfde Gebod. This iconic café, right next to the cathedral, is filled from floor to ceiling with saint statues. Everywhere you look: Marys, angels, and biblical scenes.
It feels like a church where you can also enjoy a good beer. The name is a wink: the eleventh commandment might as well be “Thou shalt enjoy.” And here, you certainly will. with Mary in view and a fresh pint in hand.
Sources. Story: https://www.elfdegebod.com', 'Source Story: https://www.antwerpen-nu.nl/tips/289-maria-de-patroonheilige-van-antwerpen.html'] Photos: Smiley.toerist, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
