Our favourite hotels near St. Rumbold's Tower

Crowne Plaza Hotel Antwerp

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a steam...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Ramada Plaza Antwerp

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The...

$ 91 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Firean Antwerp

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Tulip Inn Antwerpen

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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City Inn Luxe Hotel Antwerp

$ 97 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Scandic Antwerpen

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness facility. The recreational...

$ 104 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Plaza Boutique Hotel Antwerp

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$ 119 Price from:
Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Antwerp Diamond Hotel

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$ 79 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Sir Plantin Hotel Antwerp

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$ 136 Price from:
Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Ambassador Suites Antwerp

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Arass Business Flats Antwerp

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Arass Hotel Antwerp

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hotel Le Tissu Antwerp

$ 130 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hotel The Black Antwerp

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Industrie Antwerp

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The major landmark of Mechelen is the quite unusual St. Rumbold's (Rumbout) Tower (or cathedral). What makes it stand out is the fact that it was never really finished and has a squared tower top. It seems the cathedral was built in honor of Saint Rombout, a 7th century Irish missionary. Some say his remains are still buried in the building. Carbon dating of relics assumed to belong to Saint Rumbout tag date of death as between 580 and 655. Construction was started a bit after 1200 and entered its final phase in 1452-1520 (when the tower was built).

Interesting note: the original plans for this building included a 77m spire, but ultimately only 7m were built. Still, it is 97.28m high and boasts of 514 steps to the top. These stairs have seen thousands of tourists over the years. Little did they know that they were also following in the famous footsteps of Louis XV, Napoleon and King Albert I. There are 49 original carillon bells in this tower, and each one has its own name, for instance the Salvator weighing in at 8,884k kilograms. Today the tower has 98 bells in all.