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Located in the traditional Vismarkt of Mechelen is the T’Ankje (Ankertje a/d Dijle). Dating back to 1581 the Vismarkt was the central place for fish to be sold and to date still has two good fishmongers. For quite sometime T’Ankje has always […]
From the 16th to the 19th century this beautiful building was home to an inn. Since 1890 it was the home of Edward Michiels who set up his clock tower workshop. It was renowned as being one of the most advanced […]
The Green Water or Groen Waterke is one of many idyllic spots to visit in Mechelen. It is the remains of the Oude Melaan (Old Melaan) inlet. Located within the area where two Abbeys – Sint Truiden and Refuge of […]