Mechelen, Medieval city in Flanders, Belgium
Located between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen stretches along the Dyle River with its Gothic cathedral tower rising 97 meters above narrow streets.
The city gained prominence in 1473 when Charles the Bold established the Grand Council, making Mechelen the judicial capital of the Low Countries.
The Cathedral of Saint Rumbold contains 49 bells in its carillon tower, which musicians play during regular concerts throughout the year.
The central train station connects Mechelen to Brussels in 20 minutes, with regular services running between major Belgian cities every hour.
Local vegetable auctions distribute fresh produce across Western Europe, making Mechelen a central hub for agricultural trade in Belgium.
Location: Arrondissement of Mechelen
Capital city: Mechelen
Part of: Police zone Rivierenland, Emergency zone Rivierenland
Shares border with: Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Rumst, Willebroek, Zemst, Boortmeerbeek, Kapelle-op-den-Bos
Phone: +3280020800
Email: onthaal@mechelen.be
Website: https://mechelen.be
GPS coordinates: 51.02806,4.48028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:09
St. Rumbold's Cathedral
165 m
Planckendael Zoo
3.9 km
Béguinages in Flanders
561 m
Hof van Busleyden
374 m
Technopolis
3 km
Mechelen-Zuid Water Tower
2.2 km
Hof van Savoye
429 m
Brewery Lamot
368 m
Mechelen City Hall
66 m
Kazerne Dossin – Memorial
691 m
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk
738 m
Béguinage of Mechelen
593 m
Church of Our Lady across the river Dijle
560 m
Fort van Walem
3.9 km
De Nekker
1.7 km
Castle of Zellaer
4.1 km
Grote Markt
31 m
Schepenhuis
99 m
Saint John's Church
250 m
Nekkerhal
1.4 km
Sint-Pieters-en-Pauluskerk
371 m
Vrijbroekpark
1.8 km
Het Predikheren
594 m
Toy Museum Mechelen
824 m
Begijnhofkerk
587 m
Sint-Rombouts College
323 m
Spoorwegmuseum De Mijlpaal
1.1 km
Hof van Kamerijk
403 mReviews
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