Béguinage

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A haven of peace which was formerly monastic.

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Amsterdam

Near to Béguinage

It's perfectly possible to pass through Spui Square a hundred times without noticing this small carriage porch on top of which is the effigy ofSaint Ursula! Make sure you go through: it will take you to the Begijnhof, a former convent from the beginning of the 20th century that has today been converted into a residential building.

This almost unreal haven of peace groups together really tiny houses around a large courtyard with an immaculately maintained lawn.
A church and a chapel give it the feel of a wealthy village.
The Beguines (Catholic order) did not take any vows but led a monastic life, devoted to looking after the elderly.

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Near Béguinage

Restaurants

Attractions

Bars and clubs

  • Café Hoppe
    Café Hoppe
    in 102 meters
    The oldest brown café.
  • Odeon
    Odeon
    in 217 meters
    Clubbing night.

Shops

  • PGC Hajenius
    PGC Hajenius
    in 176 meters
    The great tradition of the cigar.
  • Open shop
    Open shop
    in 202 meters
    Dutch designers open the door.

Exhibitions

Festivals and carnivals

Discover

Concerts

Shows

Sport events

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