Begijnhof Sinte-Elisabeth te Sint-Amandsberg

The Great St Elisabeth Beguinage extends over multiple streets with 80 houses, 14 convents, a meeting hall, an infirmary, and a church.

Built between 1873 and 1874, this beguinage required 18 contractors and 600 workers to complete the entire religious settlement in under two years.

The beguinage represents a distinct form of women's independence, where single women lived in a Catholic community while maintaining their personal autonomy.

Two entrances provide access to the complex: Engelberg van Arenbergstraat from 6 AM to 11 PM and Jan Roomsstraat for pedestrians until 9:30 PM.

The complex preserves its original nineteenth-century layout with narrow streets, gardens, and religious buildings, earning UNESCO World Heritage status.

Location: Ghent

Architects: Arthur Verhaegen

Part of: Béguinages in Flanders

Address: Groot Begijnhof 67 9040

Website: http://grootbegijnhof.be

GPS coordinates: 51.05694,3.74778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42