Explore Mechelen in Belgium
Mechelen in the region of Flanders with its 77,530 inhabitants is a place in Belgium - some 13 mi or ( 21 km ) North-East of Brussels , the country's capital city .
Time in Mechelen is now 01:38 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Brussels " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Zaventem, and Willebroek. Since you are here already, consider visiting The Hague . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Mechelen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ibex Hunting in Mongolia 2009
Hunting Ibex in Mongolia whit Versch Jagdreisen and Sunja Safaris. ..
Modelspoor Expo 2010 deel 3 - De minibaantjes 2
Een impressie van de baantjes die mee deden aan de minibaantjes wedstrijd tijdens de Modelspoor Expo 2010 in de Nekkerhal te Mechelen. Ik heb getracht van elk minibaantje een opname te maken. Ik hoop ..
Thailand in Belgium- Wat Dhammapateep-
Documentaire over de Thaise tempel Wat Dhamapateep in Mechelen . ..
Carnival in Mechelen 2008
Carnival arrives at Veemarkt. ..
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St. Rumbold's Cathedral
St. Rumbold's Cathedral (or Sint-Romboutskathedraal, in Dutch) is the Belgian metropolitan archiepiscopal cathedral in Mechelen, dedicated to an assumedly Irish or Scottish Christian missionary and martyr who had founded an abbey nearby. His remains are rumoured to be buried inside the cathedral.
Located at 51.03 4.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
List of Archbishops of Mechelen-Brussels
The Archbishops of Mechelen-Brussels are the head of the Archbishopric of Mechelen-Brussel of the Catholic church in Belgium. It currently encompasses all of Belgium, making them the head of the Roman Catholic faith in the country. The current Archbishop is André-Mutien Léonard.
Located at 51.03 4.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Brusselpoort
The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining city gate of the original twelve gates of the city of Mechelen, Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century. Because of her exceptional height, towering above the other gates, she was also called the 'Overste poort' (superior gate). In the 16th century, the towers were lowered and the roof construction was altered to her present configuration.
Located at 51.02 4.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk
The Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk is a Basilica in Mechelen, Belgium. The crypta and the basilica itself contains several depictions of Saint Rumbold.
Located at 51.02 4.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Hof van Savoye
The Hof van Savoye or Palace of Margaret of Austria is an early 16th century building in Mechelen, Belgium. It was one of the first Renaissance buildings in northern Europe. Archduchess Margaret of Austria, Governor of the Netherlands, was granted a house located in the Korte Maagdenstraat (Virgins Short Street), but she found it too small and started an ambitious expansion campaign in 1507.
Located at 51.03 4.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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