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The Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth (Great Beguinage) is a tranquil walled compound of whitewashed houses and a church, founded in 1234. One of 13 Flemish Beguinages inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Beguines were lay religious women who lived in community without taking permanent monastic vows. Ghent's Beguinage was founded in 1234 and remained active until the 20th century. The houses are now occupied by Dominican sisters.