Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Mechelen, Belgium
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3.1 km
27 m
Experience Mechelen in Belgium in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in MechelenSight 1: De Goede Herder
![De Goede Herder](/static/images/wikipedia/Belgium_Mechelen_De-Goede-Herder.jpg)
The Good Shepherd Church is a Roman Catholic church building in the Pasbrug-Nieuwendijk district of the municipality of Sint-Katelijne-Waver, located at Mechelsesteenweg 331.
Wikipedia: Goede Herderkerk (Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (NL), Heritage Website
Sight 2: Joods Museum van Deportatie en Verzet
The Kazerne Dossin Holocaust memorial is the only part of the Kazerne Dossin: Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights established within the former Mechelen transit camp of World War II, from which, in German-occupied Belgium, arrested Jews and Romani were sent to concentration camps. The aforementioned museum and documentation centre are housed in a new purpose-built complex across the public square.
Wikipedia: Kazerne Dossin Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre (EN)
Sight 3: Begijnhofkerk Sint-Alexius en Catharina
The Beguinage Church is a church that is part of the beguinage of the Belgian city of Mechelen.
Sight 4: Groot Begijnhof Mechelen
The Great Beguinage of Mechelen was founded in the 13th century and has been located within the city walls since the end of the 16th century.
Sight 5: Van der Valk Hotel
![Van der Valk Hotel](/static/images/wikipedia/Belgium_Mechelen_Van-der-Valk-Hotel.jpg)
The Swimming Dock in Mechelen was a swimming pool from its opening in 1924 until its closure in 2001. Since then, the building, which was built in the Art Nouveau style, has been empty. The building, located on the Rode Kruisplein and on the retaining dock of the Binnendijle, is a protected monument.
Wikipedia: Zwemdok (Mechelen) (NL), Website, Heritage Website
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