Place of worship
béguinage of Antwerp
23 locals recommend,
Location
39 Rodestraat
Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Tips from locals
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…
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