Colors of Mechelen - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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In Mechelen, you can try a lot of interesting and original dishes, each of which has a unique history. A traditional local specialty is Mechelen Cuckoo. This is a common name for a variety …
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The starting point of most sightseeing routes is Grote Markt. This historic square is striking in its calm atmosphere, it is never too crowded here, so nothing prevents you from admiring the …
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Besides exploring interesting historical attractions, Mechelen's guests can enjoy many more entertainments. Not far from the city center is the main city zoo Planckendael, which would be of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Mechelen and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Mechelen
♥ Primatiale Sint-Romboutskathedraal, Mechelen / Malines, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijk, Mechelen / Malines, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, Edegem, 13.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Koekelberg, 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerpen, 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Collegiale Sint-Michiels- en Sint-Goedele-co-kathedraal, Bruxelles / Brussel, 21.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Primatiale Sint-Romboutskathedraal, Mechelen / Malines, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hanswijk, Mechelen / Malines, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, Edegem, 13.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Koekelberg, 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerpen, 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Collegiale Sint-Michiels- en Sint-Goedele-co-kathedraal, Bruxelles / Brussel, 21.9 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Mechelen
♥ Castle 'Cleydael Castle' , 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' , 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Laeken Belgium' , 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rameyen Castle' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Het Steen' , 21.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Brussels' , 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Groot-Bijgaarden Castle' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cleydael Castle' , 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' , 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Laeken Belgium' , 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rameyen Castle' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Het Steen' , 21.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Palace of Brussels' , 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Groot-Bijgaarden Castle' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.07.2024
Colors of Mechelen in photos
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