Amsterdam Begijnhof

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The Begijnhof


The Begijnhof is one of the oldest in the city court in Amsterdam. A group of historic buildings, especially private houses, centered. As the name implies, was originally a Beguinage.

The Begijnhof was the only inner court in Amsterdam, which was founded in the Middle Ages, and because it is the individual – the deepest channel channel circle system of Amsterdam. The Begijnhof is a medieval road, which means that one meter below the rest of the Old Town.

It is unclear when exactly was the Begijnhof (Court Begins “) was founded. Living in 1346, the Beguine still at home. A new page is first mentioned in 1389, probably increased after the religious status of the Eucharistic Miracle of Amsterdam since 1345 .


Originally Begijnhof completely surrounded by water, with only one entrance, which is in Begijnensteeg (“Begin ” Alley “), which has a bridge over the Begijnensloot. The front of the rear axle, because the water is blocked. Log-in Spui only goes back to the 19th century.
Was not Begijnhof in Amsterdam differs from the usual royal court ‘in this house the old man created by an individual. It’s not as close to the monastery, although more freedom Beguine nuns in the monastery. While Beguines take vows of chastity, and while they consider themselves obliged to attend Mass and pray every day, the official prayer, they are free to be married to the court at any time.

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