Belgium · City guides
Mechelen
Mechelen is a historically important city on the river Dyle in the centre of Flanders. It is a vibrant town, mixing trendy and traditional. Its carillon school is world-renowned, training students from all over the world in the art of playing carillons, sets of 24 or more bells hung in church towers.
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Flanders, Belgium · Population: 87K · Calling code: +32
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