{"id":14108,"date":"2024-03-25T13:23:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/beleef\/heritage-day-at-home-in-the-history-of-the-port\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:18:20","slug":"heritage-day-at-home-in-the-history-of-the-port","status":"publish","type":"beleef","link":"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/en\/beleef\/heritage-day-at-home-in-the-history-of-the-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Day: At Home in the History of the Port!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know why the Antwerp port was a second home to many people in the past? Discover it on April 21st as we once again take part in Heritage Day. During this special occasion, we open the doors of our warehouse &#8216;De Argentin&#8217;, where you can explore our fascinating sub-collection of port heritage. 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