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Every year Herita a non-profit membership and network association bring people together to experience and explore heritage. They are the organising force behind the annual Heritage Day which is held within Flanders. The Heritage Day in Mechelen was held on Sunday, […]
During 1075 – 1085 the then Pope, Gregory VII undertook various reforms within the Catholic Church. This spread and subsequently led to a spontaneous movement that followed in accordance of the Apostles. These so called “Apostolieken” were mainly women […]
Huis Windels is a gem, located at number 46 – 48 Ijzerenleen it is one of the oldest businesses in Mechelen. In 1875 August and Catherine Windels Holvoet founded a factory and smoking Cigar shop. 141 years later it is […]