Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg, Ghent

Name: Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg
Address: Engelbert Van Arenbergstraat or Jan Roomsstraat, Ghent, Belgium

#45 among attractions in Ghent

Town, Unesco

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The Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg is an eight-hectare beguinage in the Sint-Amandsberg suburb just outside the centre of the Belgian city of Ghent. It was built between 1873 and 1874 on the abandonment of the Old Saint Elisabeth Beguinage in the city centre. There is also a third beguinage in Ghent, that of Our-Lady Ter Hooyen. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1998Coordinates: 51°3'25"N, 3°44'52"E

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Engelbert Van Arenbergstraat or Jan RoomsstraatDampoortGhent Belgium

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Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Nicholas Church, St Bavo's Cathedral, Belfry of Ghent, Huis van Alijn.

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St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg?

Nearby attractions include Dampoort, Ghent (8 min walk), Saint Bavo's Abbey, Ghent (14 min walk), Campo Santo, Ghent (14 min walk), Portus Ganda, Ghent (16 min walk).

How to get to Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg:

Bus

Gent Van Arenbergstraat • Lines: 17, 18, 38, 39, 6, 70, 71, 72, 74, 76, 77, 78 (4 min walk)
Gent Van Cleemputteplein • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)

Train

Gent-Dampoort (8 min walk)

Tram

Gent Lippensplein • Lines: 1, 2, 4 (23 min walk)
Gent Duivelsteen • Lines: 1, 4 (24 min walk)