Ten Wijngaerde

Welcome to the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde, one of the most serene, spiritually profound, and historically enchanting sanctuaries in the medieval heart of Bruges. As you cross into this sacred enclave today, you are…

You are standing at our first stop, looking across the three elegant stone arches of the Wijngaard Bridge toward the magnificent white entrance gate that marks the threshold of this sanctuary. Here is a remarkable and surprising…

As you step through the entrance into the expansive central courtyard, you will immediately feel the urban bustle of Bruges fade away, replaced by a profound and enveloping calm. The surprising truth about this second stop is…

We have arrived in front of the St. Elizabeth Beguinage Church, which stands with quiet grace on the eastern edge of the courtyard. …

You are now standing before Houses Number 1 and 3, which together house the fascinating Beguine Museum. Here is a truly surprising fact about the independent women who lived behind these windows: although they led deeply pious…

We have arrived at the picturesque waterfront by the canal lock, standing before the Sas Bridge and the historic Sashuis. Here is a surprising historical truth for our fifth location: by establishing their community alongside…

Our audio journey through the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in historic Bruges has now come to a gentle close. From the Wijngaard Bridge and main entrance gate to the peaceful central courtyard, the historic St. …