Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel

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Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel

Begijnhof 30 (chapel) Amsterdam 1012 WT +31 20 622 1918 http://www.begijnhofamsterdam.nl

The Beguinage lies hidden away from the noisy shopping street Kalverstraat, next to the History Museum. Most of the houses in the area were built in the 17th century; the oldest house in Amsterdam made of wood, dating from 1475, is also here. Wooden houses slowly disappeared because the city forbade their construction in order to prevent fire in the densely populated inner city. The courtyards were created by small religious communities in an attempt to retreat from the world and live their own isolated and devoted lives. The Begijnen - a Catholic order - was only tolerated after the Reformation in the 16th century. Only single women are allowed in the Begijnhof to lead the life of a nun. Review © 2009, Wcities

Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Photo: Jan v.d. Brink

Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Photo: Jan v.d. Brink

Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Photo: Simon Bridge

Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Photo: Celine Lucas

Begijnhof and Begijnhof Chapel Photo: Jan G. Laursen

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