Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde | Belgium

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Béguinages are architectural ensembles composed of houses, churches, ancillary buildings and green spaces. 

In these closed communities, founded in the 13th century, the béguines (women who lived a religious life, but without any formal vows) could live and worship in a quiet environment. 

Flemish Béguinages is a UNESCO World Heritage site.