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, […]
Providing shelter for women – De Cellekens
Located within a hop skip and a jump from St Rumbold’s Tower is the De Cellekens. One can easily be lost in thought from the beauty of the gardens and sculpture art works. Though when reading the sign (see […]
World Heritage Begijnhof in Mechelen
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 […]