Margaret of Austria was regent of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1507 and 1530. Her residential palace was the Hof van Savoye (Court of Savoy), the first renaissance building in the Low Countries. The renaissance spread from here. Note the magnificent charming garden. From 1616 to 1796 the palace was home to the Great Council, the highest court of law in the Southern Netherlands. The facade still features Margaret’s coat of arms, alongside the coat of arms of Charles V and a figure of Lady Justice (Justitia). Today the building is a court of law.*
*From Hotelmagazine 2014-2015 Welcome in Mechelen
Very nice. I think I could have got used to living there.
It does have a homely feel about it.
really like the point of view in the last shot Cherie
Thank you
Adore those covered ways.
There is that something about them isn’t there.
It’s rather a humble palace back in the 16th century then.
Not like King Henry VIII’s palaces.
No where near as ostentatious
That is really beautiful. I love the distinctive red and white brick design and the gothic arches and ceilings.
It is the sort of place I could imagine myself living in
What a wonderful building Cherie the photography is brilliant,
I’ve had a good read through the previous posts about your visit to Mechelen
and it’s made me want to visit but I’m not sure how disabled friendly they are!
love Di xx
Belgium on the whole is rather flat. I suppose it depends on what you want to do.
I am glad you like the photos.
A dream to spend some time with the camera in and around that building. Great shot of the covered walkway.
Unfortunately it is not possible to go inside.