Beguinage Kortrijk, Belgium
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3 Shot HDR at the city where I used to live before moving to Dubai, this 17th century Beguinage is a perfect HDR photo opportunity
For those of you who don't know, the Beguines were a religious movement of women founded in the 13th century in the Low countries (Belgium, Netherlands). Their success was attributed due to a surplus of women after their men died in local wars. Great number of women had no option but to unite and collectively secure aid of rich benefactors. A common misconception is that beguines are nuns', which is not true.
The "Begijnhof Kortrijk" was started in 1238 by Johanna van Constantinopel but was destroyed in 1302, 1382 and in 1684. It is a collection of 40+ white cottages closely grouped together around a landscaped courtyard. The present Baroque houses and chapel date from the 17th century and are possibly one of the most attractive Beguinages in Belgium.
More at http://bjornmoerman.blogspot.com/2009/08/begijnhof-kortrijk.html
Submitted By: bjornmoerman
Feb 8, 2010 10:44 PM
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