How to spend a day in Mechelen, Belgium

Posted by BelgiumVisa on December 12th, 2017

Generally, who plans to visit Belgium, think about Brussels or Antwerp or Bruges. But Mechelen is one city of Belgium which you should give a day after you have been to the popular cities as mentioned above. Mechelen has got everything- alluring squares, impressive historical building and architecture, delectable food, fascinating museums and history. The best time to visit this city is during summers or spring season. If you are a beer lover, then plan your visit to this city during October for the Beer Festival, which this city hosts. So, opt for a good Belgium Visa Service provider and get your Belgium Visa Appointment now by paying the Belgium Visa Fees so as to visit this beautiful city of Mechelen.

There are some of the most iconic sites in Mechelen, which you can opt for your sightseeing tour! St. Rumbold’s Cathedral is one of the popular attractions, which is visible throughout the city of Mechelen being almost 100 meters high. So, just visit the cathedral from inside and if you wish to see the beautiful city right from the top, climb the 514 steps of the tower (actually a Belfry). The panorama from the top is worth all the effort, which you will take to climb the stairs to reach the top. Next is the Grand Place (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) which is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions in the city. This popular town square features exuberant guild houses and a Town Hall around which you will find many restaurants and cafe for a quick snack or a drink. Apart from this, Mechelen Toy Museum, the Botanical Garden, Technopolis (hands on science and technology museum featuring hundreds of experiments and exhibits for children of all ages), Clock Museum (Also known as the Watchmakers’ Museum). Apart from these, Mechelen has got around eight historical churches (St. Rumbold’s Cathedral as mentioned above, Beguinage Church, Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal, Church of Our Lady-across-the-Dyle, Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk, St. John’s Church, Church of St. Catherine and Church of St. Peter and St. Paul) which feature remarkable architecture, several art works and amazing atmosphere around. So, make sure that you visit few of the churches too during your trip to Mechelen for an amazingly serene experience.

For those who love beer, there is a chance to learn more about beer through the only brewery Het Anker which is operating in the city of Mechelen. This brewery is known for its own beer Gouden Carolus and its age-old history for it is one of the oldest breweries of Belgium. You can learn a lot about the brewing process and you can even get to see the brewers at work on the open days, which are held from time to time. You can enjoy in the group tours of 10 and 25, which take place upon application and end with the tasting session.

Last but not the least, try some local cuisine and a coffee at any coffee shop to end you day in this beautiful city with some mouth-watering food.