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The artist Vic De Vos of Bonheiden carved the three beautiful signposts with the symbols of Mechelen in 1954. For decades the woodcarvings showed visitors the way to the most beautiful buildings and museums and were featured on tourist posters and postcards.They have withstood all weathers and were in bad shape. After renovation, everyone can admire them in all their glory in the streets again, for me it's a nice meeting place...

Margareta of Austria on the Mechelse Schoenmarkt surrounded by the Merchant Houses and in the background the Saint~Rombouts cathedral anno 1452

Every year, 55.000 visitors climb 538 steps up to see a breathtaking panoramic view at 97 metres high