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Ontdek de historische, culturele en gastronomische hoogtepunten van Mechelen, de hoofdstad van Vlaanderen. Bekijk de bezienswaardigheden, evenementen, activiteiten en tips voor een bezoek aan de stad.

Mechelen may not be the largest of cities, but it is well worth a visit. This historic, child-friendly city is a real concentration of heritage buildings. The town is home to the iconic St Rumbold's Cathedral, Burgundian Hof van Busleyden city palace, cosy streets, quaint churches and beautiful baroque façades which grace the banks of the Dyle.

4. Brouwerij Het Anker. With roots going back to 1471, Het Anker is one of Belgium's oldest breweries, a harmonious blend of old and new in an authentic, historic building. At the same time, visitors can discover the maturing stocks of Gouden Carolus Single Malt, Belgium's only brewery whiskey.

11. Visiting Mechelen is easy from other Belgian cities (& even London!) Last but not least, Mechelen is a super easy day trip from Antwerp or Brussels. From either city, it's a 20-minute train journey. With frequent onward connections in Brussels, you could even visit Mechelen as a day trip from London.

8. See a world-famous tapestry workshop. Housed in the Tongerlo Refuge, the Royal Manufacturers de Wit are a world-renowned tapestry restoration and weaving workshop. The Refuge is known as such because in medieval times, travelling clergymen would stay here when they needed to visit the Archbishop in Mechelen.

Bezoek Mechelen! Dit is de officiële website van de dienst Toerisme. Mechelen ligt in het hart van Vlaanderen, halfweg tussen Brussel en Antwerpen. Het is een wereldstad in zakformaat. Je flaneert van de ene bezienswaardigheid naar de andere: alle hoogtepunten liggen op wandelafstand van elkaar.

If you visit Mechelen on a Saturday morning, this is the place of the farmers market. Market Square, Mechelen, Author: Jean & Nathalie, Source: Flickr Discover the large and small beguinages. When you were a widow or a woman who couldn´t find a suitable husband in the time of the crusades, you were going to live either in a convent or a ...

10. Make the trek to the Wintertuin Mechelen - a must-do on your city trip Mechelen. The Winter Garden is a UNESCO-classified heritage site located 10 kilometers outside of Mechelen. The magnificent Art-Nouveau style Winter Garden was built in the early 20th century at the height of the architectural movement.

With 538 steps to the top, this is Mechelen's largest church and one for the lovers of heights and views. This impressive Catholic church was "completed" in 1520 and is the unofficial compass of the city, you can see it from almost anywhere. It's free to visit and that's something that needs to be on your things-to-do-in-Mechelen list.

3. Visit the Toy Museum. Discover the magic of toys at the Mechelen Toy Museum, nestled in the heart of Mechelen. Recently renovated in the summer of 2023, it offers a fresh and vibrant experience. Explore a diverse collection of vintage and modern toys, from dolls to model trains, and enjoy hands-on interactive exhibits.

The Best Things to do in Mechelen. 1. Climb to the Top of St. Rumbold's Tower. 2. Visit the Beautiful Grote Markt and its Weekly Market. 3. Get Lost in the City's Picturesque Beguines. 4. Visit the Winter Garden.

Our Mechelen Burgundian walking tour was organised by Visit Mechelen and started at the tourist office in the historic Alderman's building, the Schepenhuis. Our guide, Marie-Louise, was passionate about Mechelen and incredibly knowledgeable about the picturesque city. The walking tour lasted a couple of hours.

Coupled with a whole host of lovely shops and eateries, IJzerenleen is a must-visit street in Mechelen. 4. Explore the beguinage. Founded around the time of the crusades, these small towns-within-a-town played host to women and children whose husbands and fathers did not return home from the war.

To visit all 10 murals, pick up a map from the Visitor Information Centre or download it from Visit Mechelen. Being close together, it's an easy 1-hour stroll to see them all and a great thing to do in Mechelen. Floral Skull Ball (number 5) by London-based graphic designer is a bold splash of colour. The Freeway (6) by Sam Scarpulla is a ...

Sights. Top 10. St Rumbold's Tower. Discover Mechelen with your head in the clouds! Museum Hof van Busleyden. Welcome to the Museum Hof van Busleyden! Step into this majestic and magnificent Renaissance palace in Mechelen, the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands. Kazerne Dossin. Memorial, museum and research centre on the Holocaust and Human ...

Go to the Visit Mechelen website to download a PDF of the map, or pick up a copy at the tourism office. Learn history at Museum Hof van Busleyden. The Museum Hof van Busleyden is a modern museum about Mechelen in the Burgundian period and just after. The museum recently underwent some renovations and has been fully modernised.

During the Late Middle Ages (1200 - 1500 AD), Mechelen was a prominent hub of the cloth trade, making it an important economic and political center in the region. But, by the 1600s political influence had shifted to Brussels, and Mechelen's economic power waned. Subsequently, the city's prominence in the area of religious influence grew.

Sights. Stroll around Mechelen and you will automatically come to the main visitor attractions like the Hof van Busleyden Museum, St Rumbold's Tower and the various historical churches, all of which are well worth seeing. But why not also get off the beaten track and explore some of the city's lesser-known nooks and crannies?

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About this app. Step into the magnificent past of the city Mechelen. With over 300 listed buildings and five UNESCO World Heritage sites the former capital of the Burgundian Netherlands is like a large storehouse of treasures. Take a classic tour or go where the wind takes you. You will receive additional information about several of the more ...

Active visits. Museums. Museum Hof van Busleyden. Welcome to the Museum Hof van Busleyden! Step into this magnificent Renaissance palace in Mechelen, the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands. Kazerne Dossin. Memorial, museum and research centre on the Holocaust and Human rights.

Discover more about the capital of the carillon with a guide. St Rumbold's Cathedral - where gothic meets baroque. On your tour of St Rumbold's Cathedral, a guide will unravel eight centuries of history. Human Rights walk. The Human Rights Walk takes you on a tour of lesser known locations and heritage in Mechelen. Beethoven's Mechelen.