Beguinages are kind of little seperated towns inhebited by beguines – Middle Ages women who desired more self-reliance.
Beginaże to jakby małe oddzielne miasteczka zamieszkane przez beginki – średniowieczne kobiety, które pragnęły większej samodzielności.
They came from newly formed middle class and tried to escape (at least temporarily) the roles assigned to them by the society (wives or nuns). Supported by benefactors they built on the suburbs housing estates surrounded with high walls, creating oasis of peace and harmony.
Pochodziły z noworodzącej się klasy średniej i próbowały uciec (choćby czasowo) od przypisanych im w ówczesnym społeczeństwie ról (żon lub zakonnic). Przy wsparciu dobroczyńców budowały na obrzeżach miast osiedla domków ogrodzone wysokim murem, tworząc oazy spokoju i harmonii.
10 April 2016 at 22:53
Very interesting facts, Awa. I love the brilliant reds of the homes. And the kitty cat.
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11 April 2016 at 14:42
I’m glad, you like the post. There will be a few more of them concerning the beguinages.
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11 April 2016 at 00:46
This cat is so huge it could easily swallow the house 😆
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11 April 2016 at 14:43
Yea 😀 It was quite big even without the perspective 😉
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11 April 2016 at 23:09
Buildings are beautiful, thanks Awa.
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12 April 2016 at 21:40
This architecture is very specific. And creates an extraordinary experience of a place.
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13 April 2016 at 18:47
That’s interesting! 🙂
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13 April 2016 at 21:47
More will come 🙂
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