Beguinage Collection

A statue of a nun stands in a courtyard of historic housing for women at the Begijnhof (Beguinage), Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, Europe

Detail of Begijnhof (Beguine House), Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Lierre Le Beguinage
An etching of a lane in a French town, with buildings to each side, including a beguinage, a complex created to house laywomen. Date: circa 1921

Dixmude: Entree Du Beguinage
This painting shows a front garden, consisting of flower beds and patches of lawn, divided by a nice cobbled pathway, making up the entrance to the Diksmuide Beguinage

Beguinage in Courtray, 1844 (w/c on paper)
490349 Beguinage in Courtray, 1844 (w/c on paper) by Peellaert, Philippe Auguste de (1793-1876); 11.8x18.9 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

DDE-90029038
Beguinale House. Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

DDE-90029037
Beguinale House. Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

Lancet windows, 1873 (stained glass)
MAE181392 Lancet windows, 1873 (stained glass) by Bethune, Jean-Baptiste (1821-94); Begijnhofkerk Sint Amandsberg, Ghent, Belgium; ePaul Maeyaert; Belgian, out of copyright

The Begijnhof, founded in c. 1235 (photo)
MAE172806 The Begijnhof, founded in c.1235 (photo) by Netherlandish School; Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: once served as a place of refuge; ); ePaul Maeyaert; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Begijnhof and canal, Bruges, Belgium

Beguinage of the Vineyard, Bruges, Belgium, c1924. Artist: WH Smith
Beguinage of the Vineyard, Bruges, Belgium, c1924. A Beguinage is a collection of buildings used by Begiunes, lay sisterhoods of the Catholic Church founded in Flanders in the 13th century

Engelse Kerck en Begynhof, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

Wijngaard Bridge and the main entrance gate of the Begijnhof (Beguinage) of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges (Brugge), West Flanders (Vlaanderen), Belgium, Europe

Doorway of the Beguinage, Diest, Belgium
Doorway of the Beguinage, a community of lay religious women in Diest, Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Begijnhof (Beguinage), convent for Benedictine nuns
Begijnhof (Beguinage), now a convent for Benedictine nuns in Bruges, Belgium

Mute swans (Cygnus olor), at the Minnewater Lake and Begijnhof Bridge with entrance to Beguinage, Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Tourist boat, at the Minnewater Lake and Begijnhof Bridge with entrance to Beguinage, Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Source Size = 3773 x 2508
Left Image: the Old Baa'Guinage at Ghent, Now in Course of Destruction, Right Image: Temple Bar, a Suggestion for the Future

Magic Lake of Love illuminated at night
Magic lake of Love in Bruges, Belgium, completely frozen with illuminated Beguinage in background and bridge

Frozen Lake of Love illuminated at night, Bruges
Frozen Lake of Love ( Minnewater ) with medieval facade of Beguinage in Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, a UNESCO Heritage site

Eglise St. Jean Baptiste au Beguinage, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

The Begijnhof, one of the oldest inner courts in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Chapel and brick housing within the courtyard of the Begijnhof (Beguinage) in Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, Europe

Detail of the Begijnhof (Convent), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Beguine houses, Begijnhof (Beguinage), Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe

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The beguinage, a haven for women seeking solace and community, is a testament to the rich history of female empowerment. In the heart of Bruges, Belgium, stands a statue of a nun in the tranquil courtyard of the historic housing for women at the Begijnhof. This detail captures the essence of this sacred place that has provided refuge for centuries. As you cross Wijngaard Bridge and pass through its main entrance gate, you are transported back in time. The Beguinage reveals itself with its charming architecture and serene atmosphere, and is an oasis where peace reigns supreme. Lierre Le Beguinage showcases another example of these unique communities dedicated to spiritual devotion and communal living. Its picturesque surroundings invite visitors to explore every nook and cranny while immersing themselves in its timeless beauty. Dixmude's Entree Du Beguinage serves as a gateway into yet another enchanting beguinage experience. As you step inside, you can almost feel the presence of those who came before – strong-willed women who sought independence within their own sisterhood. A watercolor painting from 1844 depicts Courtray's beguinage with delicate strokes on paper capturing its essence forevermore. This artwork transports us back to simpler times when life revolved around faith and kinship. The lancet windows adorned with stained glass tell stories untold by words alone; they illuminate both physical spaces and inner journeys taken within these walls since 1873. Founded around c. 1235, The Begijnhof holds countless tales within its ancient stones. Each photo captured here offers glimpses into lives lived harmoniously alongside Bruges' iconic canal – two entities intertwined throughout history. The beguinages stand as testaments to resilience, strength, and unity among women throughout Europe's past centuries—a reminder that even amidst adversity; sisterhood prevails.