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Beguinage
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Friday, July 29, 2016
Beguinage Turnhout, a beautiful example of dedicated housing provision
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This ornate 17th-century entrance gate (left) gives access to the Beguinage of Turnhout . On the right-hand side two cottages wer...
Monday, July 25, 2016
Beguinage Turnhout, living under ducal protection
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The early-medieval settlement of Turnhout was located near a small stream on a crossroads of ancient routes. It was originally surround...
Monday, July 18, 2016
Beguinage Hoogstraten, providing housing for women of good virtue
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The rectory cottages include the former house of the mistress of the gates. These houses stand next to the entrance via the main ...
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Beguinage Hoogstraten, an important facility in a small town
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Originally the area now known as Hoogstraten was a part of Rijkevorsel. It was likely settled from that place. Hoogstraten is first r...
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