Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Mechelen, Flanders

June 4, 2021 Malia Yoakum

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. Melaan

Melaan, Mechelen Belgium http://visit.mechelen.be/en/melaan
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Melaan

2. St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Onder-den-Toren 12, Mechelen 2800 Belgium +32 15 29 40 30 [email protected] http://sintromboutstoren.mechelen.be
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 822 reviews

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

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.

3. congres- en erfgoedcentrum Mechelen

Van Beethovenstraat 8-10, Mechelen 2800 Belgium +32 15 29 49 00 http://www.lamot-mechelen.be
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

congres- en erfgoedcentrum Mechelen

4. Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerkhof, Mechelen 2800 Belgium http://toerisme.mechelen.be/nl/onze-lieve-vrouw-over-de-dijlekerk
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk

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 !!

5. Sint-Janskerk

Sint-Janskerkhof, Mechelen Belgium
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Sint-Janskerk

6. Grote Markt

Mechelen Belgium https://visit.mechelen.be/en/grote-markt
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 314 reviews

Grote Markt

Reviewed By 374jimmyp - Mechelen, Belgium

When you enter the Central Place(Grote Markt) in Mechelen, you seem to be walking into history. In the shadow of the old St-Rombouts Tower(Cathedral), you will notice immediately the ancient buildings that breathe nostalgy. You can enjoy the nice restaurants or visit the cit hall with a guided Tour. Of course, this tour is not limited to the Centre only. Climbing the Cathedral's stairs and enjoying the whole City of Mechelen is a ream pleasure. Mechelen is ranked top 10 worldwide in the "Best Future Cities".

7. Vismarkt

Vismarkt, Mechelen Belgium http://visit.mechelen.be/en/vismarkt
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Vismarkt

8. Stadhuis

Grote Markt, Mechelen Belgium http://toerisme.mechelen.be/en/town-hall
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Stadhuis

9. Sint-Pieter-en-Pauluskerk

Keizerstraat 1, Mechelen 2800 Belgium https://torensaandedijle.mechelen.be/nl/sint-pieter-en-paulkerk
Excellent
44%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Sint-Pieter-en-Pauluskerk

10. Haverwerf

Haverwerf 20-22, Mechelen 2800 Belgium http://toerisme.mechelen.be/en/haverwerf
Excellent
50%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Haverwerf

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.