description De Vleeshalle Overview
De Vleeshalle is a public food hall located in the Belgian city of Mechelen, housed within a historic 19th-century market building that originally served as the city's central butcher's market. The structure has been repurposed into a modern culinary destination, offering a variety of food stalls and dining options. It functions as a central gathering place for both locals and tourists seeking diverse gastronomic experiences in a preserved historical setting.
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What was De Vleeshalle before it became a food hall?
It was Mechelen's covered meat market, a 19th-century building where butchers sold meat. The hall dates to 1881, according to [Visit Mechelen](https://meetin.mechelen.be/en/foodmarket-de-vleeshalle).
Where is De Vleeshalle located?
De Vleeshalle is at Huidevettersstraat 7 in Mechelen, Belgium. Its location in the historic center is part of the appeal because the food hall keeps the old market building.
What kind of food can people get at De Vleeshalle?
It is a multi-vendor food market rather than one restaurant, with varied local and international food concepts. The venue is built around the idea of shopping, tasting, and meeting in one historic hall.
Is De Vleeshalle still a meat market?
No. The historic meat-market building has been repurposed as a modern food hall while retaining the name De Vleeshalle, meaning the meat hall. Its 1881 structure connects the former use with the current dining venue.
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