Mechelen around 1900

During this walk, Gustave gives you a surprising insight into the evolution of Mechelen rond 1900: a city that tore down its walls and opened itself up to a new era, but at the same time continues to carry its rich past in every street and every building. We pause at elegant mansions and characterful facades from the fin de siècle and the beginning of the 20th century, but also striking figures such as Berthe Seroen and the intriguing “cornice houses” are discussed...