The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
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Mark C
17 contributions
Nov 2021
You're very unlikely to see a beguin walking around, and as other reviewers have said you might not get into the chapel either.
The point of this isn't really to see the beguinage, it's more to walk through the park and confluence of canals and bridges around it. In Winter it's misty and atmospheric, in Summer it's warm, still lawns. We'd recommend doing this in early evening, just walk around it or sit for a while, watch the ducks and swans on the canal, and then go back around to Katelijnstraat and beyond for dinner.
The point of this isn't really to see the beguinage, it's more to walk through the park and confluence of canals and bridges around it. In Winter it's misty and atmospheric, in Summer it's warm, still lawns. We'd recommend doing this in early evening, just walk around it or sit for a while, watch the ducks and swans on the canal, and then go back around to Katelijnstraat and beyond for dinner.
Written May 31, 2022
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flutefan
Suffolk, UK567 contributions
Mar 2020
It is amazing to visit this enclosed community in the middle of the town. Founded in 1245 for Catholic lay women (the beguines) it is still a Monastery with a church and little houses set around a central green with old trees. Visitors are asked to be quiet and this adds to the reverent atmosphere. There is a little shop with cards and gifts reflecting the Christian ethos of the place. Loved it!!
Written February 7, 2021
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DunelmArts
Aberdeen, UK1,208 contributions
May 2022
It was astonishing to escape the hustle and bustle, and tourist horse drawn carriages by crossing a bridge over the canal and entering the gates of the Beguinage. Here is an oasis of calm in the midst of the city. Founded in 1245, the Beguinage was a home for devout women who created a religious community without actually taking holy orders. The central courtyard is striking with its tall windswept trees and flowers. The gates are locked in the evening, so any visits must be completed by 18.30. The small chapel was also open when we visited on a Saturday and had information leaflets in multiple languages.
Written June 8, 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,421 contributions
Oct 2022
Begijnhof is a 13th-century convent situated just west of the canal at the northern end of Minnewater. This peaceful compound was constructed and used for centuries as for women associated with the church to live. These days, it is still a place of residence by the sisters of the Order fo Saint Benedict and single Bruges Women to this day. What you can expect to see here is similar but vastly larger version of white Almshouses (Godhuis) scattered around the city and can be visited everyday from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
There are two entrances one on the south end of the complex and the other next to Wijngaardplein. Just cross the small bridge at either spot and you can walk into Begijnhof. There is relative information about this World Heritage attraction at the northern entrance.
Once you are within the main grounds, you will find mostly uniform residences with white facades. There is a large garden with tall mature trees in centre. In April when the daffodils are in bloom, the garden is a delightful to see. During autumn when the trees are starting to drop their leaves it is also nice. You will find a 13th-century church here as well. It is worth a few minutes to enjoy as part of your visit to Begijnhof.
There are two entrances one on the south end of the complex and the other next to Wijngaardplein. Just cross the small bridge at either spot and you can walk into Begijnhof. There is relative information about this World Heritage attraction at the northern entrance.
Once you are within the main grounds, you will find mostly uniform residences with white facades. There is a large garden with tall mature trees in centre. In April when the daffodils are in bloom, the garden is a delightful to see. During autumn when the trees are starting to drop their leaves it is also nice. You will find a 13th-century church here as well. It is worth a few minutes to enjoy as part of your visit to Begijnhof.
Written October 31, 2022
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isawa59
18 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Always special this kind of place: a curiosity to see and understand. Place that should have been quiet and relaxing but the behavior of some visitors leaves something to be desired (yell, speak loudly in the church, try to see inside the houses). An authority should limit the number of visitors because after all it is like a retirement home but for nuns.
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Written November 15, 2024
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Paolo Carboni
San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy14,123 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
I'll start by saying that I would never have seen the Beguinage if it hadn't been for the suggestion of my traveling companion who already knew this peculiarity of Bruges, now a UNESCO world heritage site.
The Beguinage represented an area with an almost cloistered life, but emancipated and independent. Characteristics of this part of the city, the white houses. It can be visited freely until sunset.
The Beguinage represented an area with an almost cloistered life, but emancipated and independent. Characteristics of this part of the city, the white houses. It can be visited freely until sunset.
Written March 31, 2024
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Stanley S
Winter Garden, FL584 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Still as beautiful as ever. An absolute great photo op area, it is particularly beautiful when all the bulb flowers such as daffodils are in bloom. Don't miss the swans. We visited a little later in the AM than last visit and it was filling with tourists. Last time we felt like we had the place all to ourselves. Near Minnewater park note the photo ops here too. You will see many tour groups coming over the bridge from the park, the closer you get to the Beginhof. Consider its original purpose and that just adds to its air of beauty as a sanctuary for women. Go into the small museum areas which are interesting. Cobblestone streets but be careful of the horse carriages and swan poop. Note the discerning gaze of the nun in the window as you go towards the bridge (reminded my wife of her high and grammar school teachers watching them with a jaundiced eye), Go early on a cool foggy morning and feel its history flow by you and enter a time that has passed.
Written May 19, 2023
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HugoColle
Evergem, Belgium1,007 contributions
Sep 2020
A place where you can breathe history, see the small buildings where the beguines lived. This is an oasis of peace, visitors must be silent and its well respected. In spring the field is full with yellow flowers.. a beautiful view. The church is still used and also worth a visit.
Written September 30, 2020
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lasolis1
Leon, Spain4,251 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
With the hordes of tourists who visit Bruges every weekend, I very much doubt that the people who now reside there, isolated from the worldly noise, will enjoy the spirituality of old.
Still, I recognize that it's an amazing place, far removed from the nerve center, and the feeling is more pleasant, because you can even take some pictures without people.
Since it's like a mini-city inside another, it has its own chapel. It is very interesting to know the story of these women, who at the time decided to take a brave step forward. The set of houses is beautiful.
Still, I recognize that it's an amazing place, far removed from the nerve center, and the feeling is more pleasant, because you can even take some pictures without people.
Since it's like a mini-city inside another, it has its own chapel. It is very interesting to know the story of these women, who at the time decided to take a brave step forward. The set of houses is beautiful.
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Written July 22, 2024
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sokolalene
Kyiv, Ukraine3,295 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
The site is on its way from the station to the historic centre. There's nothing special about it - white houses, green grass, trees. You can just cross the area by going in one gate and out the other. I stopped by the church - the service was just under way, did not disturb the congregation, rushed to get to know the beautiful city further. Monday morning, in the fog, he was so quiet and fabulous.
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Written November 26, 2024
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Can anyone tell me the significance of the engraving on the stone, on the bridge leading to the enterence to The Beguinage? Thanks.
Written June 24, 2020
What time of day have you managed to catch the nuns singing?
Written December 15, 2016
The women who live in the beguinage are not nuns but persons who want to live in an atmophere of quiet and peace nevertheless they are great believers and go to the church at several times during the day. If yiy visit this placee there is one of the houses that you can visit
Written August 26, 2018
Will it be open this Saturday as it is a public holiday?
Written August 11, 2015
The garden is always open but the house of the "béguine" is open from mondau to saturday from 10 am tp 17pm sunday 14.30pm to 17pm open fee 2€
Written August 26, 2018
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