City walk Mechelen - Beer in women's hands
Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium
Hiking route: 537943
Provided by: Visit Mechelen
4.4 km
251 kcal
9 m
Description
Ancient monuments
On the first part of the route you will pass sights that date back to times long gone. You will pass the Vismarkt, where fresh fish used to be available. Now it is a popular entertainment area for the people of Mechelen. Settle down here on a terrace to take a break with a regional beer and something delicious. A little further on you will pass Huis De Sterre, which was used as a guild house by the brewers of Mechelen from 1485. Afterwards you can take a look at The dancing statues of Mariette Teugels and the Beguinage Church, among others.
Women as beer brewers
Near the Begijnhofkerk you will find the Groot Begijnhof where many single women used to live who devoted their lives to religion. These women were responsible for brewing beer at the time. That is no exception in history. In the Middle Ages, brewing beer was even one of women's household chores.
The most photogenic spot in Mechelen
You then continue walking along Het Groene Waterke, one of the most photogenic places in Mechelen. You will also pass the Municipal Museum Hof Van Busleyden and the Palace of Margaret of Austria. At the end of the route you will arrive at the Sint-Romboutskerkhof with the monument of the Mechelen Boerenwarriors. This monument consists of an ancient grave with the remains of 41 peasant warriors. These warriors were shot in 1798 by the French occupiers. They were then buried in the mass grave you will find here.
Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal
Height Profile
In the heart of Flanders, between Brussels and Antwerp, you will find beautiful Mechelen. Stroll past ancient sights and narrow city streets. Thousands of beautiful stories are here for the taking. The city center is surrounded by lush green areas that make the hearts of cyclists and walkers beat faster.
You do not want to miss this
Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sint-Romboutskerkhof: monument Mechelse Boerenkrijgers (Sint-Romboutskerkhof, 2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | ||
| De Vismarkt (Vismarkt, 2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.37 km | ||
| IJzerenleen (Vismarkt, 2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.38 km | ||
| Huis De Sterre (2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.59 km | ||
| Haverwerf (2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.86 km | ||
| De dansende beelden van Mariette Teugels (Minderbroedersgang, 2800, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium) | 1.22 km |
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