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Flemish Béguinages
Bruges, Belgium
About
The Béguines were women who dedicated their lives to God without retiring from the world. In the 13th century they founded the béguinages , enclosed communities designed to meet their spiritual and material needs. The Flemish béguinages are architectural ensembles composed of houses, churches, ancillary buildings and green spaces, with a layout of either urban or rural origin and built in styles specific to the Flemish cultural region. They are a fascinating reminder of the tradition of the Béguines that developed in north-western Europe in the Middle Ages.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
The 13 UNESCO beguinage sites are generally experienced as open historic courtyards, streets and gardens within living cities; exact access conditions vary by city and by individual church or building.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Stroller-friendly
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