The beguinage in Lier was founded in 1258. It is a typical 13th-century street beguinage with 11 streets and 162 houses. All houses have a name.
Centrally located you will …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

February 24, 2023

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Several places in the beguinage are reminiscent of author and painter Felix Timmermans, who found much inspiration here. He also gave it the nickname "d'amandelboon van Lier". His novella "De zeer schoone uren van Juffrouw Symforosa begijntjen" (1918) is largely set here.
The beguinage is freely accessible.

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

May 6, 2021

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Be sure to take the time to stroll through their beautiful beguinage in Lier. At various places you will find houses here where lace circles make the real Lier lace. A monumental gate gives access to the completely closed court with several streets and alleys. The Grachtkant is a fine example of Brabant architecture. The beguinage church dedicated to Saint Margarita has an impressive baroque interior and a monumental organ.

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Elevation 10 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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33 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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