Our visit to the hidden gem that is Mechelen in Flanders, Belguim

Рет қаралды 11,841

Күн бұрын

#Ad - A look at Mechelen, in the Flemish half of Belgium, in association with Visit Flanders & Visit Mechelen.
We'll start in the centre of town at the Grote Markt. Everything we see will be a 10-15 walk from here.
Heading south, we drop down to the River Dyler, and discover that it's the lifeline of Mechelen. There are other clues through the city to it's watery past if you know what you're looking for.
Next, it's a must-do in Mechelen, take a boat trip. Firstly head north towards Antwerp, as far as the old public swimming baths, before turning around and heand back under the old bridges past Haverwerf, and Mechelen's historic 16th & 17th-century merchant houses. We pass the old Lamot brewery and on under the "Hoogbrug" and "Fonteinbrug" turning around after we pass the old watermill and head back to the quayside.
After a closer look at the merchants houses it's onto "De Vleeshalle", a food hall in the centre of the city. Fully fuelled, we embark on a Burgundian Walking tour organised by Visit Mechelen and learn that some amazing Flemish art is free to see in the churches of Mechelen.
We discover Mechelen's connection to English royalty through Margaret of York, sister of Edward IV and Richard III, who married Charles the Bold and lived in a palace in Mechelen. Just opposite is the palace of Margaret of Austria, the step-grandaughter of Margaret of York. This was the golden age of Mechelen.
Next, we discover Mechelen's darkest days at the Kazerne Dossin Memorial. Due to Mechelen's excellent rail infrastructure, the Nazi-occupied city became the hub for deporting Jews & Romani to concentration camps in the east.
On a brighter note, we discover the kindness of the Beguines, and how their charitable work led to the Het Anker brewery. This leads us onto a tour of Mechelen's last remaining brewery.
After the pleasure comes a little pain, a visit to St Rumbold's Cathedral, and the 538-step climb to the top of St Rumbold's tower, and the Mechelen's Skywalk.
Once completed, we settle back and enjoy the Grote Markt at dusk, explaining the story of the Maneblussers, or moon extinguishers, before concluding our tour of Mechelen with a walk down to the old fish market.
Thanks so much for watching, and we'd love to hear from you so please leave a comment and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our travels: 🟢-
ow.ly/ipl450zIttc
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 - The intro to Mechelen
00:10 - How to get to Mechelen in Belgium
00:48 - Let's discover Mechelen
02:06 - The boat trip through Mechelen
05:30 - De Vleeshalle
06:05 - The Burgundian Walking Tour
08:17 - Kazerne Dossin Memorial
09:33 - The Grand Béguinages of Mechelen
10:23 - The Het Anker Brewery tour
12:32 - St Rumbold's Cathedral & Tower
15:26 - Relaxing in Mechelen, Belgium
📝 For more information, check out our post 'Exploring the historic city of Mechelen in Flanders'
🔗 www.ourworldforyou.com/explor...
🎬 You may also be interested in our video 'Let's explore the historic Flemish city of Ghent in Belgium'
🔗 • Let's explore the hist...
Links mentioned in the video;
🔗 Visit Mechelen - visit.mechelen.be/en
🔗 Visit Flanders - www.visitflanders.com/en/?cou...
🔗 Burgundian walking tour - visit.mechelen.be/burgundian-...
🔗 St Rumbold’s Tower - visit.mechelen.be/ascent-of-s...
🔗 Museum Hof van Busleyden - www.hofvanbusleyden.be/
🔗 Kazerne Dossin Memorial and Museum - kazernedossin.eu/en/
🔗 UNESCO Belfries of Belgium and France - whc.unesco.org/en/list/943
🔗 Het Anker Brewery - www.hetanker.be/en
🔗 The Rederij Malinska Boat trip - www.bootjesinmechelen.be/en/
🍴 Where we ate
🔗 Lam’eau - www.lameau.be/
🔗 De Vleeshalle - www.devleeshalle.be/nl/home/
🔗 Emiel - www.restaurantemiel.be/
🛌 Where we stayed
🔗 Hotel Martin’s Patershof - www.martinshotels.com/en/page...
👫 - Stay Social -----------------------------------------------------------------------
📌 Facebook: / ourworldforyou
📌 Twitter: / ourworldforyou
📌 Instagram: / ourworldforyou
📌 Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/OurWorldf...

Пікірлер: 37

@LosColmillosDelLobo 5 ай бұрын

The BEST video about Mechelen that you can see in KZfaq. Great work!!!

@OurWorldForYou 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that's very kind of you. I am so glad you enjoyed the video, and hopefully enjoyed Mechelen. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, all the best for 2024. Gary & Janis

@Traveltoppereu Жыл бұрын

Dear people, how nice that you have visited the city where I live. I've lived here for 65 years and have watched the city grow and get bigger. Mechelen has many advantages but also disadvantages. It is a central city with almost 90,000 inhabitants. You need three days to fully discover the city. Always welcome. Greetings Eddy

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, we loved our brief time in Mechelen, and you're right, two days was not enough, so we will have to come back one day. Thanks again, Safe & happy travels, Gary & Janis

@mdmorsalin-qv7fi 7 ай бұрын

I got a Offer letter From Thomas More University which is situated in Mechelen. That's why i am here to know about this city. After watching this video i understand its a City with lots of good and bad history. And After reading you i felt too delighted also dreaming to study in this Wonderful city. ❤

@anitabernroitner5882 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for this lovely video. It has been a great pleasure watching it.

@OurWorldForYou 7 ай бұрын

Anita, Thanks so much that's very kind of you; we so glad you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed Mechelen. All the very best, Gary & Janis

@Barbarossamodels Ай бұрын

Terrific video, well presented & informative 😊👌 Visiting Mechelen very soon again having worked in the area 36 years ago, don’t remember it being such a big place😄 Will definitely put some of your suggestions to good use - thanks for all the tips!

@OurWorldForYou Ай бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind of you. We loved our time in Mechelen, it is a wonderful place to visit, and I think we may be back one day. Make sure you pop into the tourist office in Schepenhuis, that's filled with interesting information. Given your interest, it would be good to catch some historical images of the city during the wars and how the city has arisen, like a phoenix, from the ashes. Anyway, thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment; it's really appreciated. All the best, Gary & Janis

@ashuzzful Жыл бұрын

Amazing city tour with a comforting narration. Thanks man you deserve more views.

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Hi, so glad you liked it. The views may come, but so long as some folks find it helpful, we're happy. Happy & safe travels Gary & Janis

@mcvernonlynne9415 6 ай бұрын

Hoping to visit Mecchelen in the Spring, so your video was perfect. What a great introduction to a beautiful city, many thanks.

@OurWorldForYou 6 ай бұрын

Hi Lynne, Mechelen is a wonderful city, just beautiful. We loved its layers of history and digging into people like Charles V and Margeret of Austria, and their links to British history. Wandering the streets around the Beguinage and learning of their charitable work was inspiring. It became a bit of the theme of the whole flemish trip. Our one regret was not being able to visit the Kazerne Dossin Memorial, we just didn't have time. We hope you have a great time, and if you get a chance get on a guided tour, they are so informative. All the best, Gary & Janis

@jolanvanhoof534 Ай бұрын

Mechelennnn!!!!!

@OurWorldForYou 29 күн бұрын

Hi Jolan, Sorry is that a pronounciation thing? I seem to be able to murder any language or pronunciation with somewhat ease; anyway, hopefully, The video wasn't too back if you ignore the obvious. All the best, Gary & Janis

@bertrandcroft6644 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for this trip through my city of birth and where I still reside. Nice video, nice commentary and in a calming voice. 😉 Well done! Next time you should really visit the Dossin Kazerne Memorial. Currently you can let them record your voice pronouncing the name of one of the many deported which will be used for a huge memorial project.

@OurWorldForYou 27 күн бұрын

Hi Bertrand, Thank you so much; I am glad you like our video. We really would have loved to visit the Dossin Kazerne Memorial, however our time was limited. I do believe we will return to Mechelen one day, and visiting the memorial will be a must. I have to come back because the Gouden Carolus keeps calling 😊 Thanks agains for stopping be and taking the time to comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

@MrTorleon Жыл бұрын

Hello Friends, and thank you for once more providing a stunning video of your journey around Belgium, comprehensive and fascinating. Also, thank you for exploring and highlighting the history of Mechelen, both the good and the bad, all part of it`s heritage. Very, very well done - a genuine pleasure to watch :)

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; I did think of you and your family when I visited the Kazerne Dossin Memorial. It reminded me that the impact of the Holocaust still resonates today, and as dark as that story is, long may it continue being told. This video took a long time to put together because I wanted to get it right. About to start the final chapter, Leuven, let's hope this one flows a little better. Thanks again for the kind comments, Stay safe, stay well. Gary & Janis

@MrTorleon Жыл бұрын

@@OurWorldForYou Thank you my friends, you are so kind and considerate. In all honesty, I wasn`t entirely certain I would watch this, and had you filmed inside the holocaust memorial, I doubt very much I could have done so, but to see that a substantial memorial has been created is a wonderful thing - and for those, like myself, who lost almost the entire family, it is a genuine comfort to know that the Belgian people have no intention of forgetting this dreadful past, so that hopefully it will never be repeated !!!!! Thank you once again for this beautiful video - do take care :)

@pumpzy_6006 Жыл бұрын

I m from Mechelen tank you for the Nice tour in Mechelen in my home town

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are very welcome. We had a wonderful time in your city, it is very special, and you Maneblussers were very kind to us. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Stay safe. stay well and happy travels, Gary & Janis

@horseplop9 8 ай бұрын

Such an under rated city

@OurWorldForYou 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree, wonderful city to visit, we have such great memories of our time there. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

@scoon2117 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Arvada Colorado, sister city of Mechelen

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Now, that's interesting, I wonder what the link is? I just checked out Arvada Colorado, and looking at the map, it reminded me of our little two-week vacation road trips, although sorry to say we have yet to visit the state of Colorado, maybe sometime in the future. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Gary & Janis

@scoon2117 Жыл бұрын

@@OurWorldForYou awesome thanks:)

@stephenhampson1577 Жыл бұрын

Plan to do a day trip from Bruges in November as taking in Brussels and Ypres as well. Good video. I'll be looking out for the map to download

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Stephen, do you plan to stay in Ypres? It is worth attending the 8pm last post service (You can check out more on our blog post www.ourworldforyou.com/remembering-ypres-belgium/ You have just helped me uncover some footage in a folder called Ypres from our visit in 2018, which I had forgotten we had captured. I might have to see if I can create something for KZfaq on our visit. You could also check out Leuven & Ghent too - both interesting; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9pmhLlkrceamH0.html & kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqkmtSAvr--epc.html We hope you have a great time, we both love Flanders, All the best, Gary & Janis

@stephenhampson1577 Жыл бұрын

@@OurWorldForYou plan to stay in Bruges and do trips from there and also to Ghent. Is it easy to get to Flanders field from Ypres?

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Stephen, are you driving? If so, yes very. You'll want to go to Tyne Cot & Passchendaele (www.ourworldforyou.com/tyne-cot-passchendaele-belgium/) but also the museum in the Cloth Hall is great too. If you are not driving, then an organised trip could be the answer. A fascinating place to visit Bruges is lovely, and make the most of the time you have there - hope you've caught the film 'In Brugges'

@annamariadelpellegrino7731 Жыл бұрын

maandag gaan we op toeriste uitstap ... we zullen aan jullie denken .... !

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

Bedankt, hoe was het? en heb je de toren beklommen? - Thank you, how was it? and did you climb the tower?

@majy1735 11 ай бұрын

It's called "Mechlin" in English.

@OurWorldForYou 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, it probably is. I always struggle with pronunciation. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Gary & Janis

@mmturner Жыл бұрын

Couldn't watch much due to the irritating narration

@OurWorldForYou Жыл бұрын

That's a shame Michael. For those who find my voice irritating, just mute it; if you want to know what I have to say, just hit the cc button, else enjoy in silence.