Beguinage

Beguinage

Dream away for a moment between the picturesque small houses and the plazas with a feeling of going back in time. That is the experience you get when you visit one of the oldest beguinages of Flanders. In the middle of the 13th century the beguinage of Tongeren, right by the Jeker, was founded as a miniature town within the town. The narrow alleys, beautifully restored premises, ... a little different and self-willed, a dreamed location for artists and ... since 1998 world heritage site of UNESCO. We are glad to invite you to this 750 year old part of town. 

source http://www.tongeren.be/Toerisme/Tourism_Tongeren/Places_of_interest