Mechelen-Zuid water tower

The Mechelen-Zuid water tower is a 143-metre-high, combined water and telecommunications tower constructed in 1978. Since 1979, it has supplied the water to the city of Mechelen, Belgium, while also hosting television and telecommunications aerials.

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Type: Water tower
Description: water tower, Telecommuncatins tower in Mechelen, Belgium
Also known as: “Mechelen-Zuid Water Tower”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Brusselpoort and Technopolis.

Brusselpoort

City gate

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The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining city gate of the original twelve gates of Mechelen, Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century. Brusselpoort is situated 1½ km northeast of Mechelen-Zuid water tower.

Technopolis

Museum

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Technopolis is a Flemish technology education centre located in Mechelen. Technopolis is situated 1¼ km southeast of Mechelen-Zuid water tower.

Mechelen railway station

Railway station

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Mechelen railway station is a railway station in Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium. The station opened on 5 May 1835 on railway lines 25, 27 and 53. The train services are operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium. Mechelen railway station is situated 1½ km northeast of Mechelen-Zuid water tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hombeek and Zemst.

Hombeek

Village

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Hombeek is a village.

Zemst

Town

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Zemst is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages of Elewijt, Eppegem, Hofstade, Weerde, Zemst-Laar, Zemst-Bos and Zemst proper. Zemst is situated 3 km south of Mechelen-Zuid water tower.