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Lier Beguinage

Lier Beguinage

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Lier Beguinage

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Location: Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Kleine Nete – Kleine Nete Dike Path loop from Nijlen

50.1km

02:56

60m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Another bird paradise – Hof van Ringen loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

29.7km

01:42

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Another bird paradise – Hof van Ringen loop from Duffel

17.3km

01:00

30m

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

July 14, 2022

It is a typical 13th century street beguinage with 11 narrow streets and 162 houses. On the front doors of the houses is a name of a saint or a Bible scene. Most of the houses date from the 17-18th century. Some have typical courtyards and gates. Originally, the houses were inhabited by beguines: single, religious women who could lead an independent life under the supervision of a grandmother. They took the vow of purity and obedience, but not of poverty. They lived among other things from weaving or lace embroidery. They were allowed to leave the beguinage freely, except that the gates remained closed in the evenings and on Sundays. Sister Agnes, the last Lier beguine, died in 1994. In the center of the beguinage you will find the Saint Margaret's Church.
The beguinage in Lier has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 25, 2020

The Beguinage of Lier was founded in 1258.
It is a typical 13th century street beguinage with 11 streets and 162 houses. All houses have a name. A location for those who want to avoid the bustle of the city. Keep in mind that it can get quite busy here on weekends. We only come here on weekdays, then it is wonderful to be here.

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Jantje 🚲 🚴‍♂️🇧🇪

May 14, 2025

The beguinage in Lier has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1998.
It is a typical 13th-century street beguinage with 11 narrow streets and 95 houses. The front doors of the houses bear the name of a saint or a biblical scene. Most houses date from the 17th-18th century. Some have typical forecourts and gates.
Originally, the houses were inhabited by beguines: single, religious women who could lead an independent life under the supervision of a grandmadam. They took a vow of purity and obedience, but not of poverty. They lived by weaving or embroidering lace, among other things. They could leave the beguinage freely, only in the evenings and on Sundays the gates remained closed. Sister Agnes, the last beguine in Lier, died in 1994.
The Sint-Margaretakerk is located in the centre of the beguinage.

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Lier Beguinage

1. Kleine Nete – Kleine Nete Dike Path loop from Nijlen

2. Another bird paradise – Hof van Ringen loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

3. Another bird paradise – Hof van Ringen loop from Duffel

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