Brusselpoort, Mechelen

Name: Brusselpoort
Address: Mechelen, Belgium

#10 among attractions in Mechelen

Museum, History museum

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The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining city gate of the original twelve gates of the city of Mechelen, Belgium. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°1'18"N, 4°28'25"E

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

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

0.5 miNE
Art-rich 13th-century religious edifice
St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen
14 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...
0.9 miN
Concentration camp, Specialty museum, Museum
Kazerne Dossin, Mechelen
23 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...
0.4 miNE
Museum
Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn", Mechelen
12 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...
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Speelgoedmuseum, Mechelen
26 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...
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Kazerne Dossin Memorial, Mechelen
23 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.
0.5 miE
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden of Mechelen, Mechelen
13 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.
0.5 miE
Church, Architecture, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Mechelen
14 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal, Mechelen
11 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.
0.5 miNE
Square
Grote Markt, Mechelen
14 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.
0.7 miNE
51°1'50"N • 4°28'51"E
Sint-Janskerk, Mechelen
18 min walk • Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
~1930 ftNE
51°1'32"N • 4°28'45"E
Horlogeriemuseum, Mechelen
10 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brusselpoort?

Nearby attractions include Brusselsepoort, Mechelen (1 min walk), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk, Mechelen (7 min walk), Vismarkt, Mechelen (10 min walk), Horlogeriemuseum, Mechelen (10 min walk).

How to get to Brusselpoort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brusselpoort:

Bus

Mechelen Brusselpoort • Lines: 28, 280, 282, 286, 287, 288, 289, 4, 682, 683, 9 (1 min walk)
Mechelen Ganzendries • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Train

Mechelen (14 min walk)
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel (24 min walk)