Begijnhof Diest

Actually better than in Bruges

Another pearl in this not well-know historic city. You can just wander the streets and take in the atmosphere. It looks pretty authentic.

The only village with something to see in 25 km

Diestis a tipical belgian village, with pubs and restourants. around there, there's nothing so if you need to have dinner, diest is the best solution. I ate a delicius gulash in a strange pub call it ...

Small typical Beguinage in Diest

Diest is one of the belgian cities who has still a living Beguinage. It is not crowded, and shouldn't be. There is also out- and inside a small parking. And in one place you can taste the daily soup w...

One of the last 13 remaining. A must if you visit Diest.

One of my favorites, a historical and clean place. Some of the houses are inhabited, some are used as shop, there is also a bistro and a restaurant. On the first sunday of the month there is a book m...

Бегинаж

Это, мало известное у нас, религиозное движение было распространено в средние века во Фландрии, появился Бегинаж и в Дисте. Женщины жили вместе в общежитиях и справляли религиозный культ, занимаясь та...