To guarantee security, a badge system will be set up in order to restrict access to sensitive areas of the building, including corridors leading to staff offices and entries reserved for prisoners. “”The court is a public place, but we had to ensure above all the safety of our officials“explains Suzy Vanhoonacker, president of the court.”Thanks to a collaboration between the SPF Justicethe city and the court, we found a solution to reopen the garden. “
At first, only the interior garden and the throne room will be accessible. By 2030, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Marguerite of Austria, its private apartments should also be opened to the public. “The Hof Van Savoye site is a jewel of Flemish heritage”underlines the bourgmestre Bart Somers (Open VLD). “”Emperor Charles Quint grew up. It is the first Renaissance building built north of the Alps. It is essential that citizens can enjoy it again “, Press the mayor.
The Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, Luc Terlinden, wishes a “missionary” church and Catholics who roll up their sleeves
