Aartsbisschoppelijk Paleis van Mechelen, Episcopal palace in Mechelen, Belgium
The palace follows neoclassical design with Italian influences, featuring a U-shaped layout, horizontal lines, and a symmetric facade at Wollemarkt 15.
Cardinal Thomas Philippe d'Alsace commissioned the construction between 1719 and 1741, replacing two patrician houses that served as refuge for Affligem Abbey.
The palace functions as the residence for the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, maintaining its religious and administrative role in Belgian Catholic hierarchy.
While the interior remains closed to general public, visitors can explore the palace garden and schedule group tours to view the entrance hall and chapel.
During French occupation in 1789, the building temporarily operated as a brewery after its north wing and parts of east wing underwent demolition.
Location: Mechelen
Inception: 18 century
Architects: Filippo Barigioni, Charles Vander Straeten
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Address: Wollemarkt 15
GPS coordinates: 51.03023,4.47859
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:46
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