Mechelen, a city with a grand history as the 16th-century capital of the Low Countries, is accessible via a short train ride from Brussels. Unlike popular tourist spots, it remains uncrowded and offers a blend of historical architecture, contemporary culture, and local cuisine. Key attractions include the impressive Saint Rumbold's Cathedral, known for its stunning belfry and baroque art, and the Hof van Busleyden museum, showcasing significant art and the city's regal history. Mechelen provides a unique, tranquil experience for visitors seeking to explore Belgium's rich heritage.
Despite boasting an eclectic mix of medieval churches and renaissance palaces, eye-catching contemporary art and culture venues, great bars, restaurants and the obligatory Belgian brewery, it remains delightfully uncrowded, unspoilt and firmly off the tourist trail.
Inside the cathedral, the baroque high altar features a painting of Christ on the cross by Anthony van Dyck and a choir by Lucas Faydherbe.
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