🇧🇪 Antwerp's 1930s Wooden Escalator: A Ride Through Time

📍 St. Anna's Tunnel (Pedestrian Tunnel) Step into a time capsule with these vintage wooden escalators from the 1930s—still operational and oozing retro charm! ✨ Why It’s Special Slow & Noisy: The creaky wooden slats and rhythmic clatter feel like a black-and-white movie scene. 31.57m Deep: Descend into the 572m-long tunnel that connects Antwerp’s old and new districts. Local Life: Watch cyclists zip past (they’re pros at this!) 🚴♂️💨 📜 History Snapshot Built in 1933 to replace ferry dependence. WWII Damage: Bombed but rebuilt—now a protected monument. Engineering Quirk: A tunnel was chosen over a bridge to avoid blocking river traffic. 📸 Pro Tips Golden Hour: Sunset light filters beautifully through the tunnel entrance. Free to Use: No ticket needed—just hop on! Pair With: A stroll along the Scheldt River afterward. #AntwerpHiddenGem #TimeTravelVibes #BelgiumHistory