Mechelen-Zuid water tower, Mechelen

Name: Mechelen-Zuid water tower
Address: Mechelen, Belgium

#20 among attractions in Mechelen

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The Mechelen-Zuid water tower is a 143-metre-high, combined water and telecommunications tower constructed in 1978. Since 1979, it has supplied the water to the city of Mechelen, Belgium, while also hosting television and telecommunications aerials. The concrete spire passes through a wide disc holding water fifty metres above the ground. Higher up, a smaller disc supports telecommunications equipment. Topped by a decorative stainless steel tube, it is claimed to be the highest water tower in the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°0'39"N, 4°27'48"E

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Day trips

Mechelen-Zuid water tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Technopolis, Botanical Garden of Mechelen, Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk.

1.3 miNE
Museum
Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Mechelen
34 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...
0.7 miSE
Museum, Theme park, Amusement park
Technopolis, Mechelen
18 min walk • Technopolis is a Flemish technology education centre located near Mechelen.
1.3 miNE
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden of Mechelen, Mechelen
33 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.
1.3 miNE
Church, Architecture, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Mechelen
32 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Brusselpoort, Mechelen
23 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.
1.3 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal, Mechelen
33 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.
1.4 miNE
Square
Grote Markt, Mechelen
36 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.
1.2 miNE
51°1'32"N • 4°28'45"E
Horlogeriemuseum, Mechelen
32 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.6 miNE
Architecture
Hof van Savoye, Mechelen
41 min walk • The Hof van Savoye or Palace of Margaret of Austria is an early 16th-century building in Mechelen, Belgium. It was one of the first Renaissance buildings in northern Europe.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Schepenhuis, Mechelen
35 min walk • 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.
0.9 miNE
51°1'19"N • 4°28'26"E
Brusselsepoort, Mechelen
23 min walk • City gate, Historical place

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mechelen-Zuid water tower?

Nearby attractions include Technopolis, Mechelen (18 min walk), Brusselpoort, Mechelen (23 min walk), Brusselsepoort, Mechelen (23 min walk).

How to get to Mechelen-Zuid water tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mechelen-Zuid water tower:

Bus

Mechelen Geerdegemdries • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)
Mechelen Procter & Gamble • Lines: 28, 288, 289 (10 min walk)

Train

Mechelen (26 min walk)