Schepenhuis, Mechelen

Name: Schepenhuis
Address: Steenweg 1, Mechelen, 2800, Belgium
Telephone: +32 15 29 40 30

#17 among attractions in Mechelen

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Schepenhuis of Mechelen is a building where the city's aldermen held their meetings in the Middle Ages. It is located on the edge of the Grote Markt, between the latter and the IJzerenleen and is considered the first stone 'town hall' of Flanders. ()

Coordinates: 51°1'39"N, 4°28'46"E

Address

Steenweg 1MechelenMechelen 2800 Belgium

Contact

+32 15 29 40 30

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Schepenhuis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Kazerne Dossin, Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Speelgoedmuseum.

~480 ftN
Art-rich 13th-century religious edifice
St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen
3 min walk • St. Rumbold's Cathedral, a towering beacon of Gothic architecture, dominates the skyline of Mechelen, a historic city nestled in the heart of Belgium. Dedicated to the Christian saint and martyr Rumbold of Mechelen, this majestic church is not only a central place of...
0.5 miN
Concentration camp, Specialty museum, Museum
Kazerne Dossin, Mechelen
12 min walk • Kazerne Dossin is a site of remembrance and reflection located in the city of Mechelen, Belgium. Once a military barracks, it was repurposed during World War II as a concentration camp by the Nazis. From 1942 to 1944, over 25,000 Jews and Roma were deported from...
~720 ftSE
Museum
Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Mechelen
4 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Mechelen, Belgium, the Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn" holds a revered place in the world of campanology, the study of bells. This prestigious institution is recognized as the world's first and foremost carillon school, dedicated...
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Speelgoedmuseum, Mechelen
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mechelen, Belgium, the Speelgoedmuseum is a destination that promises a nostalgic journey through the world of toys. This enchanting museum is dedicated to the celebration and preservation of toys from various periods and cultures, making it a...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Kazerne Dossin Memorial, Mechelen
12 min walk • The Kazerne Dossin Holocaust memorial is the only part of the Kazerne Dossin: Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights established within the former Mechelen transit camp of World War II, from which, in German-occupied Belgium, arrested Jews and Romani were sent to concentration camps.
~1980 ftSE
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden of Mechelen, Mechelen
10 min walk • The Botanical Garden of Mechelen is the largest public park within the historic city centre of Mechelen, Belgium. It is located on the north bank of the River Dijle and is surrounded by educational establishments.
0.4 miSE
Church, Architecture, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Mechelen
12 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk is a Roman Catholic basilica in Mechelen, Belgium. The basilica is a famous place of pilgrimage in Belgium, the statue was crowned on 30 July 1876 by Cardinal Deschamps by request of pope Pius IX.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Brusselpoort, Mechelen
13 min walk • The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining city gate of the original twelve gates of the city of Mechelen, Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century.
~760 ftSE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal, Mechelen
4 min walk • Our Lady of Leliendaal Church is a Roman Catholic church in Mechelen, served by the Society of Jesus. It was designed by Lucas Faydherbe and is protected structure; described by the city council of Mechelen as one of its 8 historic churches.
1.1 miE
51°1'31"N • 4°30'13"E
De Nekker, Mechelen
28 min walk • Water park, Amusement park, Recreation center
~390 ftE
Square
Grote Markt, Mechelen
2 min walk • Rynek in Mechelen - a market square in the center of the Belgian city of Mechelen. At the market there are, among others Cathedral of St. Rumolda and the City Hall, whose towers were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schepenhuis?

Nearby attractions include Grote Markt, Mechelen (2 min walk), St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen (3 min walk), De Maan, Mechelen (3 min walk), Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Mechelen (4 min walk).

How to get to Schepenhuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schepenhuis:

Bus

Mechelen Schoenmarkt • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)

Train

Mechelen-Nekkerspoel (13 min walk)
Mechelen (19 min walk)