Flemish Béguinages
Diksmuide, Belgium
Béguinages settlement called single women in Flanders and the Netherlands. Women represented Béguines religious movement that arose in the 12th century in Europe. Members of the communities were women who were almost monastic lifestyle. It also took wives of the Crusaders, who could ...
Hallentoren (Tielt)
Tielt, Belgium
In the Belgian city of Tilt is Tilta Belfort, known to many as draper and Chamber Hall of the City Council.
First Belfry was built back in 1275 in the central square. Over time, the tower was subjected to several reconstructions and destruction in the years 1550-1560 was rebuilt and then is ...
Het belfort van Menen
Grote Markt 1, Menen, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Menen Belfort in the main square of the Flemish city Menen. Its construction was started in 1574 and lasted for several decades because of the then eighty-year war. Such long-standing structure is witnessed many historical events and proud of their city.
The building can be seen Menen Belfort ...
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