Accommodations in Leuven near Groot Begijnhof
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The prices and availability we receive from booking sites change constantly. This means you may not always find the exact same offer you saw on trivago when you land on the booking site.
The Grand Béguinage of Leuven is situated along the river Dijle in an area called “Ten Hove”. It was founded at the beginning of the 13th century outside the town wall. The church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, was built in 1305. The beguinage appears like a small town and consists of about 100 houses mostly erected during the most flourishing period when the number of beguines had reached 360, between 1630 and 1670. After the French Revolution, the beguinage of Leuven was confiscated: the beguines continued to live in their houses but free rooms were rented to elderly and poor people. The entire complex was restored between the 1960’s and 1980’s. The last Beguine died in 1988. The University of Leuven bought the beguinage in 1962 and today it is used as a campus for students and academic guests. The former infirmary is used as faculty club. This beguinage was listed together with other 12 Flemish beguinages as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1998. Open: every day. Church: 1st April - 30th September from Tuesday to Sunday from 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Groot Begijnhof is one of the top attractions in Leuven, known for its unique features that attract numerous visitors each year.
Discover nearby attractions, such as Groot Begijnhof, Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk van het Groot Begijnhof, Sint Pieterskerk, Oude Markt, Domus, all within a convenient distance from Groot Begijnhof.