Mechelen, Medieval city in Flanders, Belgium
This city lies between Brussels and Antwerp along the Dyle River and is known for its tall Gothic tower and network of lanes in the center. Brick houses surround squares and waterways, while parks and smaller green spaces spread across the area.
In 1473 Charles the Bold established the Great Council here and turned the city into the judicial center of the Low Countries. Centuries later the city became a center for furniture and horticulture.
Towers and gables line the waterways and show architecture from several centuries. Narrow lanes lead to squares where cafés and small shops continue the Flemish tradition of trade.
The main railway station offers frequent connections to both larger cities in under half an hour. Walking through the center is easy because most places of interest lie within a short distance.
Local auctions distribute fresh vegetables to many regions and turn the city into an important hub for agricultural trade. These sales take place regularly and attract dealers from across western Europe.
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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
Schepenhuis
99 m
Grote Markt
31 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
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel railway station
740 m
Toy Museum Mechelen
824 m
Begijnhofkerk
587 m
Sint-Rombouts College
323 m
Spoorwegmuseum De Mijlpaal
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