Begijnhofmuseum Beghina, Tongeren - Limburg / Belgium
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N 50° 46.720 E 005° 28.070
31U E 673978 N 5628114
Begijnhofmuseum in a house build 1660
Waymark Code: WMRT3N
Location: Limburg, Belgium
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 3

Source: (visit link) :
"Who were they ... these beguines? These women, who did open their doors to the world in a small crack. Neither nun nor layman. they might bet on two horses or were feminist avant la lettre? Come find answers to these questions and visit the new Begijnhofmuseum Beghina in an authentic beguine house anno 1660.
During a visit to the museum you will discover among others the theme exhibition "Treasures of the beguines', a film showing" Beguines in the Low Countries ", visiting the residential basement with a beguine beer, a museum shop and an herb garden."
Theme:
History of the beguines


Street Address:
Begijnhofmuseum Beghina Onder de Linde 12 3700 Tongeren


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Opening Hours Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 17h00 Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 closed on Mondays and public holidays leave: 1st and 2nd week of January and the 1st week in July 1 October to 31 March also closed on Friday


Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Medium

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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