Bruges Sights

Begijnhof

#1 of 123 things to do in Bruges

#5 of 646 architectural, cultural sights in Europe

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Good for: architecture, art history lovers

  • Address
    • Begijnhof 1 City Centre
  • Price
    • Begijnhof free, 't Begijnhuisje museum adult/concession/under 13 yr €2/€1.50/free
  • Hours
    • Begijnhof 09:00-18:30, Begijnhuisje museum 09:30-12:00 & 13:45-17:00 Mon-Sat, 10:45-12:00 & 13:45-17:00 Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Begijnhof

Surrounded by protective walls, these whitewashed cottages - clustered around a central garden carpeted by daffodils in springtime - have an air of tranquil purity. Established as homes for a Catholic order of single and widowed women, there were around 1500 of these begijnhoven (or beguinages) in Belgium in the early 20th century, but only 22 remain. Dating from the 13th century, this is one of the best preserved, and home today to Benedictine nuns. The tiny on-site 't Begijnhuisje museum gives you an insight into a typical cottage. Afterwards, prolong the serenity with a stroll in the swan-filled Minnewater park nearby.

 

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    Serene

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    A walled community of white houses surrounding a large treed green, thebegijnhof was incredibly peaceful early in the morning before the crowds flocked in. Don't miss the house museum, with its display of traditional lace, 15th century furniture and tiny cloister.

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