Liers Begijnhof

Welcome to the official audio guide orientation for the magnificent Lier Beguinage located in the province of Antwerp in Belgium. This site represents one of the most remarkable and best preserved medieval street beguinages in…

Welcome to the magnificent double entrance gate of the historic Lier Beguinage. As we begin our exploration of this remarkable sanctuary let us start with a truly surprising historical fact regarding this imposing architectural…

As you pass through the main entrance gate and turn immediately to your right you find yourself entering an extraordinarily narrow passage known locally as Hemdsmouwken. Let us begin our detailed examination of this iconic alley…

Emerging from the narrow passage into the open area near the center of the beguinage you are greeted by the magnificent presence of Saint Margaret Church. Before we analyze its stunning architectural features let us consider a…

Arriving at Grachtkant which translates to canal side you reach one of the most picturesque and architecturally striking quarters of the entire beguinage. As you look out toward the eastern border of the site let us highlight an…

Walking along the residential streets lined with beguine houses brings you into intimate contact with the daily lives of the former residents. Let us begin with a surprising historical fact regarding how these homes were…

As we bring our audio guide walking tour of the Lier Beguinage to a close let us reflect upon the remarkable living legacy of this sacred sanctuary and honor the memory of the women who lived here across the centuries. In…