History of the city Malines (Mechelen, Mecheln), d'Anvers in photos

A small historical reference

Geography: The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of Nekkerspoel (adjacent) and Battel (a few kilometers away), as well as the villages of Walem, Heffen, Leest, Hombeek, and Muizen. The Dyle flows through the city, hence it is often referred to as the Dijlestad ("City on the river Dijle").

Date of foundation:

History:

Population: 82 573

Sights:

Coin de la Grand'Place et Cathédrale St Romba

École communale de Neckerspoel

Église Saint Pierre et Paul - Sint Pieter en Pauluskerk

Panorama de Ville - Panorama van de stad

La Caserne

La Dyle à la Porte Winket

La Gare

L'Archevêché

Le Pont Gothique	Les Halles, 1905	Maison en bois à Quai du Sud, 1935	Nouvel Hôtel de Ville et Anciennes Halles, Museum, 1919
Cour du Palais de Justice	Palais de Justice (Ancien Hotel de Parme), 1915	Palais de Justice	Panorama de Ville - Panorama van de stad

Place de la Gare, Café du chemin de fer	Place Ragheno et l'église Notre-Dame d'Hanswyck, 1905	Ruelle sans Fin	Séminaire Archiépiscopal
Statue de Marguerite d'Autriche, inaugurée en 1849	Vieille Porte de Bruxelles, 1906	Vieille Porte de Bruxelles	Vue sur la Dyle, 1927

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After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.