Mechelen Unveiled: A Tapestry Through Time

A traditional Flemish house, known as Duivelshuis, featuring Gothic architecture with early Renaissance elements, including a pointed gable and intricate wood carvings depicting scenes from the Bible.

A historic metal swing bridge in Mechelen, a combination of a drawbridge and an arch in masonry, with a unique history dating back to 1311, featuring a wooden crane that once stood nearby.

A béguinage, dating back to the beginning of the 13th century, with a history of being the first beguinage in Mechelen. The complex features a former Maria-Magdalenakapel, now hosting a museum, and is notable for its 18th-century tile tableau depicting Christ on the cross.

A historical building in Mechelen, it provides a unique insight into the city's medieval past, serving as a meeting place for the city's aldermen and housing the Parlement and Great Council of Mechelen.

A historic house in Mechelen, Belgium, where artists resided throughout the 16th century, including the Verhulst family of painters. The house was built between 1350 and 1450 and underwent renovations reflecting the activities of its occupants.

A museum focused on 16th-century old paintings, with a particular emphasis on satirico-moralistic themes and "Zotte Schilders" (Foolish Paiters) like Jheronimus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, and Jan Verbeeck. The museum is housed within the historical building 't Vliegend Peert.

Aartsbisschoppelijk Paleis van Mechelen: An episcopal palace built between 1719-1741 in classicist style, influenced by Italian architecture, with a U-shaped layout and features such as sobriety and horizontalism.

The tower contains 49 bells, with only the largest in working order, including the 8-ton Salvator bell that strikes the hours. Up to 1923, 18 bell ringers served the cathedral before electricity took over.

Saint John's Church is a Gothic parish church from the 15th century, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, and is a protected cultural monument.

A belfry built in the 14th century with Gothic architecture and later baroque additions, originally intended to be completed but was left unfinished due to a lack of funds.

A Roman Catholic church in Mechelen, designed by Lucas Faydherbe, protected as a historic structure by the city council. It was originally founded in 1662 and has undergone several renovations and restorations, including changes to its floor plan and additions of new features.

A private museum of timepieces in the center of Mechelen, showcasing rare clocks and watches from the 16th century to present, including tower clocks, sand timers, sundials, mysterious clocks, and extraordinary pocket and wristwatches.

A 15th-century palace, originally two separate buildings, combined in the 15th century. The palace has undergone various transformations and has served as a residence, business, and cultural center throughout its history.