Mechelen Tours takes you to the city of Mechelen in Belgium. When one undertakes Mechelen Tours, one gets to know about the culture, lifestyle and history of Belgium in its completeness.
Sightseeing in Mechelen
The medieval Grote Markt square is an important tourist attraction in Mechelen. The Town Hall and St Rumbold’s Cathedral are located on the square. St Rumbold’s Tower and Cathedral is Mechelen’s most famous landmark. Visitors can climb the 514 steps to the top for a panoramic view over Mechelen and also see the famous Church bells.
The Town Hall occupies 3 different buildings. The middle section of the Town Hall was once a prison. The Toy Museum in Mechelen is for kids of all ages. The Museum includes toys from all over the world.
The Court of Law is another major attraction. In the past it was the Residence of Margaret of Austria who ruled the Netherlands in the 16th century. It was designed by the French architect Guy de Beaugrant around a central courtyard. The Palace has been used by Mechelen as the Court of Law since 1796. The De Nekker Park in Mechelen has a large lake with water sports facilities like sailing, windsurfing and diving. There are indoor and outdoor sporting facilities in the park.
The Planckendael zoo outside Mechelen contains over 1000 animals and must be included in ones itinerary. The Tapestry Museum enables tourists enjoy a tapestry weaving display.
Restaurants and Bars in Mechelen
Mechelen has an array of Flemish and international fare to offer. A large number of bars, cafes and restaurants can be found in and around the Vismarket, the city’s medieval harbor and in the Grote Market. Bars and pubs are strewn across the city.
Shopping in Mechelen
Mechelen is well known for its Gouden Carolus, Corsendonk Pater and Het Anker brews. Other popular buys are lace, hand-made chocolates, Flemish tapestry, Tierenteyn mustard, Bruggeman gin, cookies and sweets. Strip cartoons of Tintin one of Belgium’s most famous cartoon characters is very popular with children.
The shopping streets are all within walking distance of the Main Square. All the big street stores which cater for all budgets can be found on the streets of Bruul. One will also come across smaller boutiques and delicatessens along the lanes. Most shops are open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am until 6.00 pm in the evening.
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