The Old & the New
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St Rumbold's TowerDiscover Mechelen with your head in the clouds!
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SchepenhuisThe Schepenhuis, or Aldermen's House, is one of the most eyecatching buildings in Mechelen.
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Town Hall -
Palace of Margaret of AustriaMargaret of Austria was regent of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1507 and 1530. Her residential palace was the Hof van Savoye (Court of Savoy), the first renaissance...
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Archiepiscopal Palace -
Eight historical churches -
Brussels Gate -
The Cells -
De Noker -
Cultural square -
De Beyaert town house -
HaverwerfOriginally oats were unloaded and traded here. Oats used to be synonymous with grain and Mechelen had the exclusive staple rights to grain. Boats carrying grain had to tie up in...
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House De Clippel -
The People of Mechelen’s BuildingIn May 2006 Mechelen acquired a new administrative building which centralizes a number of the City's departments. The impressive Huis van de Mechelaar, or People of Mechelen's...
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House of Refuge of St Trond’s Abbey -
House of Refuge of Tongerlo Abbey -
Palace of Margaret of York -
Large Beguinage -
Small Beguinage -
Dyle pathThe people of Mechelen like to enjoy their city and why not! A walk alongside the water in the heart of the city is a unique and relaxing experience, particularly if you...
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Lamot -
Melaan -
Green Water -
Opsinjoorke -
De ZeeridderYou will recognize De Zeeridder, or 'Knight of the Sea', by its blue tiles, a clear reference to the sea. The building derives its name from the 'Chevalier Marin' brewery that...
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Grootbrug -
Klapgat -
Fulling Mill -
ZoutwerfWhen the city acquired the staple for salt in 1301, the historic quay on the Grootbrug or Large Bridge was renamed the 'Zoutwerf' or Salt Wharf. You will immediately notice the...
