Begijnhof

In the history, many women couldn't find a man, as men were more likely to die in accidents or in a war. Those women could "marry God" and become a beguine. The beguinage, also known as the convent, offered protection for those single ladies. It lies between the centre of the city and the station, with white painted small houses and fine plane trees, is a quiet place to walk; groups are discouraged.

The Beguinage (Begijnhof)

De Wijngaard

Begijnhofbrug

Begijnhofkerk toegewijd aan de Heilige Elisabeth van Hongarije

Begijnhofkerk Sint-Elisabeth