Mechelen: royal children, Rubens and the flying doll
150 min
4.0 km
11 stops
About this tour
A second discovery walk through Mechelen, away from the Grote Markt: from the Brussels Gate along the Dijle to the palaces where young Charles V grew up. Find a salmon on a facade, walk on the water and discover who Mechelen's most famous flyer is. Image credits and licences: https://images.amsterdamdays.com/tour-images/uploads/1794582768909-84aa9e72-credits-mech2.png
Itinerary
11 guided stops on this route
Brusselpoort (Brussels Gate)
The only city gate left standing.
Church of Our Lady across the Dijle
The boatmen's church, with a Rubens.
Zoutwerf — a guild house on the quay
A facade that gives away who met here.
Dijle walkway by the Fonteinbrug
Walking on the Dijle.
Kruidtuin — Rembert Dodoens
A plant expert who went around the world.
Hof van Savoye (Palace of Margaret of Austria)
The palace of a powerful regent.
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What's included
GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
Lifetime access to the tour
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