As a guide officially recognized by Tourism Flanders, I am keen to share my love of history with others. You can join me for a walk along the highlights of Leuven, but I also enjoy zooming in on specific corners of the city. Even familiar places can reveal surprising stories and historical facts. Take the Mechelsestraat, for example: a popular shopping and strolling street lined with beautifully preserved buildings, where well-known and lesser-known figures once witnessed dramatic — and at times tragic — moments in history.