The houses of Benedictine nuns today, the Begijnhof dates back to the 13th century, founded in 1245 by Margaret, Countess of Constantinople, to bring together the Beguines—girls and widows from all so ...

In a frame on my desk is a small rectangle of lace patterned with flowers and swans in fine white filigree. It is a cherished souvenir, made by one of the Benedictine sisters who live in a walled ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Travel expert Rick Steves recommends Belgium as the best country to start your European vacation. Not only is the country welcoming to foreign ...

There are many reasons that Bruges is always on the must-see list for tourists visiting Belgium. Walking down the narrow streets and across the arching bridges of Bruges , it’s easy to fall into the ...

Many European cities with canals - Amsterdam, sometimes even Manchester and Liverpool - are described as the Venice of the North. It's not true of those places but it is true of Bruges. The best way ...

Deze week wordt de laatste hand gelegd aan de restauratie van acht begijnhuisjes. Belangrijke werken die onder meer een grondige opknapbeurt omvatten van het voormalige Huis van de Grootjuffrouw, die ...

Antony Mason offers a guide to Bruges for cruise passengers, featuring what to see and do, and where to eat and shop. Bruges is a pocket-sized gem of a city. Once upon a time it was the capital of the ...

Al meer dan 20.000 Vlamingen lieten ons weten hoe VeloVeilig hun straat is: beoordeel nu ook jouw straat in Brugge Al meer dan 20.000 Vlamingen lieten ons weten hoe VeloVeilig hun straat is: beoordeel ...

Sinds de dertiende eeuw leefden begijnen er samen, vrome en bewust alleenstaande vrouwen. Toen hun aantal slonk, nam een honderdtal jaar geleden klooster De Wijngaard er zijn intrek. De leegstaande ...

Begijnhof (Beguinage) Bruges. The houses of Benedictine nuns today, the Begijnhof dates back to the 13th century, founded in 1245 by Margaret, Countess of Constantinople, to bring together the ...