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Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk

Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk
About

The Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk in Mechelen is one of the city’s most distinctive pilgrimage sites, blending Baroque splendour with a deep sense of devotion. Designed by Lucas Faydherbe, a pupil of Rubens, the church is crowned by an impressive dome that immediately draws the eye and fills the interior with soft, natural light. Inside, graceful curves, sculpted details, and warm stone create an atmosphere that feels both majestic and intimate. The richly decorated Hanswijk Madonna, long associated with local traditions of protection and gratitude, remains the spiritual heart of the sanctuary. Throughout the centuries, the church has welcomed countless pilgrims, and its annual procession continues to be an important cultural event for Mechelen. Today, the Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk stands as a harmonious blend of art, architecture, and living faith, offering visitors a peaceful space to reflect on the city’s enduring religious heritage.

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Location

The Church (Basilica) of Our Lady of Hanswijk is located on Hanswijkstraat in Mechelen, just outside the historic city centre along the River Dyle, in the Arsenaal district. It sits within easy walking distance of Mechelen’s compact old town, where you find St. Rumbold’s Cathedral, the Grote Markt with its historic town hall, museums, shops, cafés and riverside paths, making it an ideal stop on a broader visit to the city’s main sights.

Museum Hof van Busleyden Museum Hof van Busleyden Mechelen Kazerne Dossin – Memorial Kazerne Dossin – Memorial Mechelen Speelgoedmuseum Speelgoedmuseum Mechelen Het Kunstuur Mechelen Het Kunstuur Mechelen Mechelen Het Zotte Kunstkabinet Het Zotte Kunstkabinet Mechelen Technopolis Mechelen Technopolis Mechelen Mechelen Municipal Theater Mechelen Municipal Theater Mechelen Mechelen ARSENAL / LAZARUS ARSENAL / LAZARUS Mechelen St. Rumbold’s Cathedral St. Rumbold’s Cathedral Mechelen Church of Our Lady-Across-the-Dyle Church of Our Lady-Across-the-Dyle Mechelen Church of St. Peter and St. Paul Church of St. Peter and St. Paul Mechelen Begijnhofkerk Begijnhofkerk Mechelen Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal Mechelen Church of St. Catherine Church of St. Catherine Mechelen Grote Markt Mechelen Grote Markt Mechelen Mechelen Dijlepad Dijlepad Mechelen Vismarkt Vismarkt Mechelen Brusselpoort Brusselpoort Mechelen Vrijbroekpark Vrijbroekpark Mechelen De Vlietenkelder De Vlietenkelder Mechelen Kruidtuin Kruidtuin Mechelen Palace of Margaret of Austria Palace of Margaret of Austria Mechelen Aartsbisschoppelijk Paleis Aartsbisschoppelijk Paleis Mechelen Kasteel Hof ter Linden Kasteel Hof ter Linden Mechelen Kasteel de Borght Kasteel de Borght Mechelen Zoo Planckendael Zoo Planckendael Mechelen

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