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| Page Views: 1,271 Last Visit to Mechelen: August, 2005 | Mechelen - Religious capital of Belgium by Diana75 - last update: Apr 12, 2006 |
| Mechelen St. Rumbold's Tower |
Mechelen or Malines in French is situated half-way between Antwerp and Brussels and has around 75.000 inhabitants.
This typical Flemish city was founded on the banks of river Dijle in the Middle-Ages and its most remarkable landmark is St. Rumbold's tower which can be found in the small town center. The tall tower, which can be easily seen over the low buildings, was left unfinished due to financial problems.
Still, beside this, in the town center can be also found other beautiful old buildings such as the former Palace of Margaret of Austria or the Town Hall.
Mechelen had its glorious period in the first half of the 16th Century when Margaret of Austria set up her court here. But shortly after, the court was again moved to the most important city of Belgium, Brussels.
Nowadays, Mechelen is still the religious capital of Belgium, the Archbishop of Belgium having his residence here. |
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Mechelen Town Hall and Market Square
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scottishvisitor Thu Apr 26, 2007 19:27 UTC
The Cathedral is very beautiful here in Mechelen = a very pretty place - I like to wander of the beaten path - you discovered some gems here | mvtouring Wed Mar 14, 2007 05:57 UTC
Saint Rumbold Cathedral's is beautifull and you captured it very nicely on lens ;-) | matcrazy1 Mon Jan 29, 2007 13:10 UTC
Beautiful pictures and good info, especially on the cathedral. I also like your picture of Het klapgat, any places for men? :-) | LoriPori Mon Oct 16, 2006 22:04 UTC
Wow! The St. Rumbold Cathedreal really is beautiful inside and out and HUGE. I love the Flemish houses and the architecture in general. Nice page Diana. |
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