Others saw the great drive to complete, considering the amount of work that was required – from the floor to the roof!Open Monument Day or OpenMonumentdag was held on Sunday the 10th September 2017.
2017 saw Mechelen showcase three local schools; uniquely in the state of restoration and lovingly cared for. Other buildings included an old Palace building which was strangely located within a school playground.
Monument buildings which were available to visit:
With such a wide variety of buildings to see – Chapels, Churches, old family homes, a Palace which was later turned into barracks though is now located right in the middle of a school playground. There was plenty to see some projects the work was slow.
Others saw the great drive to complete, considering the amount of work that was required – from the floor to the roof!
New Lease of life
It is sad to see how these buildings have deteriorated. Yet it is reassuring to see that these are being given a new lease of life. Such buildings are not just historical or places of interest. It is with this in mind that being precious off them and not using them will see a decline. Keeping them occupied and being used is key to their survival for present and future generations.
Keep an eye out for 2018
If you are keen Architect or lover of History then add this day to your calendar for 2018. Why not take the opportunity to explore somewhere local. Perhaps you will find a hidden gem in your local town, or explore further afield. This event is held in Flanders, so if you are not living in Mechelen, be rest assured there is a town that is participating.
De refuge van Sint-Truiden aan het idyllische ‘Groen Waterke’ is vermoedelijk één van de meest gefotografeerde gebouwen in Mechelen. Benieuwd hoe dit prachtige…
In haar zoektocht naar een nieuw onderkomen liet de gilde van de Oude Kruisboog in 1604 haar oog vallen op deze woning aan de Korenmarkt. De grandeur van het huis…
Doorlopend vertelt een gids over de geschiedenis van de kapel.
Dompel je onder in de art nouveaupracht van de feestzaal in de schoolvleugel die architect P.J. Rooms in 1901 ontwierp.
Verscholen achter de gevels van de Korenmarkt krijgt het gotische stadspaleis van Jan IV van Cortenbach weer vorm. De storende restanten van de vroegere…
Het Hof van Nassau is waarschijnlijk het best verborgen monument van Mechelen. Alleen wie ooit plaatsnam op de schoolbanken van Villa Zonnebloem of Scholengroep 5…
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