Built in the 13th and 15th century it is widely considered Belgium's finest, with a carillon that has rung every quarter hour for nearly seven and a half centuries.
A beguinage is the walled complex in a town that houses beguines or nuns. In Bruges, this is an area of quiet tree-lined canals faced by white, gabled houses, and a pleasant green area at its center.
This museum and brewery is where visitors can discover the old traditional brewing methods in Bruges and taste their famous beer Straffe Hendrik or "Strong Henry."
Housed in the tastefully restored almshouses founded by the Adornes family. Lace demonstrations are frequently given, whereas in the museum-shop all materials for lace-making can be purchased.