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Beguinage (Begijnhof)

Wijngaardstraat, Bruges, Belgium
050/33-00-11
Ranked #7 of 37 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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mark62Belgium
Belgium
Top Contributor
201 reviews
102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

Oasis of peace and calm very close to city centre More

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foggySanFrancisco
San Francisco
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

This is a former nunnery surrounded by canals and meadows at the edge of very old Bruge. The canals are scenic with brick banks, frequent bridges and swans and geese. It takes only 15 minutes to stroll around the grounds -which in some places resemble more trompled fields than lush gardens - but you are also able to take a... More

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samadhi44
Houston, Texas
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19 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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The bejuinhof (beguinage) is a peaceful place that offers a glimpse into the lives of Middle Age women who did not withdraw from their world or take vows, but instead devoted themselves to doing good work within their communities. Enjoy a slow stroll through the wooded area in the center of the compound, or explore the buildings that surround it. More

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Katzi F
Lencois, BA
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10 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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Bruges is a marvellous city but it is replete with tourists everywhere; beguinages give an escape to the business of city life; tiny cosy houses around a beautiful garden; you wish one was yours.. More

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Egremontonian
Egremont, Cumbria, England
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22 reviews
52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility. The Nun's singing is trully beautiful. More

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Alan186424
Worcester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Such a quiet comtemplative place, and unchanged, probably in centuries. If you are lucky you might get a peek of one of the sisters. The chuch is well worth a visit. More

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Garfield963
W.Vlaanderen
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Despite what many people think, the Old Beguinage was not a place where nons lived. The Beguinage was a group of non married ladies living together in small houses around a central garden. Very well preserved in Bruges and well worth a visit. A haven of quietness in the center. More

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Johan S
Tongeren, Limburg, Belgium
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4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Romantic Beguinage. Nice. But there are more beautiful Beguinages in our country, such as Leuven or Diest. More

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surfpix
Thionville, France
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Very interesting to view how, in the past, the social structures construct shelter for these poor persons More

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Ymt64
Spangdahlem Air Base
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23 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Quiet area, peaceful, quaint church, many visitors but all were very respectful. More

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