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Begijnhof (Begijnhof van Brugge)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups and catch soft light for photos. Spring and autumn offer cooler weather and fewer visitors than midsummer.
Budget tips
Courtyard access is free, donations at the chapel help with maintenance; no ticket needed for a quick visit. City tourist passes generally do not cover private convent areas, so plan a free walk-through or combine with nearby paid attractions.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Couples seeking quiet spots
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Raske fakta: Narrow cobbled alleys and clipped lawns feel like stepping into a living painting, where whitewashed houses hide personal stories and subtle Gothic details. Quiet bird song mixes with the scent of damp stone, and visitors often pause to read carved inscriptions that whisper about the women who lived and worked there.
Høydepunkter: Step through the low arched gate and you enter a 13th-century haven founded by Margaret of Constantinople in 1245, where roughly 30 whitewashed houses form a quiet ring around a green courtyard scented with wet slate and honeysuckle. A little local story says the women here observed strict silence at dawn and still leave a single candle in a window on All Saints' night, a soft golden glow that turns mist into storybook light.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes for uneven cobbles and narrow paths.
- Arrive before 10am to enjoy the lawn and houses without tour groups.
- Take photos from the arched entrance and along the central lawn for the classic row-of-houses view, and avoid flash inside the chapel.
- Respect residents' privacy, keep noise low and avoid stepping on private thresholds or garden areas.
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Den beste måten å oppleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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