Begijnhofkerk Sint-Catharina

Begijnhofkerk (Herentals)

church in Herentals

#8 in Herentals / #216 in Belgium

by Ad Meskens

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Begijnhofkerk Sint-Catharina in Herentals, Belgium, is a historic church located within the Begijnhof, a beguinage that dates back to the medieval period. The church is dedicated to Saint Catherine and serves as a significant example of religious architecture from the region. The Begijnhof itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting its cultural and historical importance. The church and the surrounding beguinage were established as a community for beguines, religious women who lived in a semi-monastic community without taking formal vows.

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