Location: Mechelen
Top Things to do in Mechelen
Top Restaurants in Mechelen
10 Architectural Buildings in Mechelen That You Shouldn't Miss
The picturesque town of Mechelen, a hidden Flemish gem, sits between Brussels and Antwerp. Students of the world-renowned Carillon bell-ringing school provide an atmospheric soundtrack for sipping coffee at a sidewalk café in one of the town's charming squares. Many pedestrian areas make this a delightful town to promenade about, admiring hundreds of listed buildings and monuments, many dating back to 16th century. Highlights include Gothic and Baroque churches and the famed St Rumbold's Tower.
Restaurants in Mechelen
1. St. Rumbold's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 822 reviews
Reviewed By Trekker2020 - Washington DC, United States
The cathedral can be seen from miles! It is truly an amazing tall building dominating Mechelen’s skyline. At one end of the main square, the church rises above the splendid architecture of both private and public buildings, including the city hall and others. The interior is equally impressive with a number of chapels decorated with wonderful paintings and sculptures. Mechelen is not as visited as other Belgian cities, but it is truly one of the most beautiful towns in Europe but without the hordes of travelers and visitors. When we visited St. Rumbold, there was a haunting exhibition of the stations of the cross juxtaposed with pictures of WWI. Truly moving. When in Mechelen, I highly recommend a visit to the cathedral and if you have time, go up the tower and enjoy the views.
2. Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgetheGreek2020
It is the most beuatiful church of Mechelen with many statues and excellent stuff near the center of town. It should be visited !!
3. Sint-Janskerk
4. Stadhuis
5. Haverwerf
6. Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijk
7. Vismarkt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
8. Paleis van Margareta van Oostenrijk (Palace of Margaret of Austria)
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By colinbN4352XI - Gold Coast, Australia
Totally worth a visit. Situated minutes from the main square is this Palace. A peaceful Flemish retreat with a lovely planned garden. Now it is the local court but is open to the public and highly recommended for a visit.
9. Bruul
10. Brussels Gate - Brusselpoort
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
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