BEGIJNHOF
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Language: English / USA
The Begijnhof is a historic courtyard in Amsterdam, founded in 1346 as a community for widows and unmarried women for work and prayer. It is an oasis of calm and silence in the heart of the city, featuring small houses mostly dating back to the 17th century and a Catholic chapel. It is a well-preserved social institution with a rich history.