Place of worship
béguinage of Antwerp
23 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Ernst- Martin
January 19, 2016
A quite place and nice garden in old monastery
Wim
May 21, 2021
In the 16th century, the beguinage was a place where elderly poor women lived together in small houses around a park. These beguines often dedicated themselves to a life of faith. Nowadays, only a few beguines live in this Beguinage, and most of the other houses are homes for the elderly. The court itself is a beautiful place of rest in the city and definitely worth a visit.
In the 16th century, the beguinage was a place where elderly poor women lived together in small houses around a park. These beguines often dedicated themselves to a life of faith. Nowadays, only a few beguines live in this Beguinage, and most of the other houses are homes for the elderly. The court…
Nouchka
February 9, 2016
beautiful old residences of the begijnen
Irina
April 13, 2017
peace and quiet in the garden
Astrid
February 20, 2016
This piece of history is so small and hidden a lot of people in Antwerp have never been there, but it's beautiful. Respect the silence and the nuns.
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Location
39 Rodestraat
Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest