Hof van Busleyden, Renaissance private mansion in Mechelen, Belgium.
The Hof van Busleyden displays Gothic architectural elements combined with Italian Renaissance designs across its multiple wings and interior chambers spanning three floors.
Built between 1505 and 1517 by Hieronymus van Busleyden, the mansion underwent transformations from architects Rombout II Keldermans and dmvA to preserve its architectural heritage.
The museum exhibits Northern Renaissance art collections, including the Mechels Koorboek and Besloten Hofje, representing the cultural pinnacle of Burgundian Netherlands.
The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM, offering full wheelchair accessibility and specialized provisions for visual and hearing impairments.
The hypocaustum, a rectangular living room in the south wing, contains rare surviving wall paintings with medallions, garlands, and architectural decorations from the 16th century.
Location: Mechelen
Architects: Rombout II Keldermans, dmvA architecten
GPS coordinates: 51.03111,4.48250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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