Begijnendijk

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Begijnendijk is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Flemish Brabant. It includes the borough of Betekom, which was a separate municipality until 1977 and was then merged with Begijnendijk.

Origin of the name

The name comes from the dykes Begijnendijk ways and the Beguines of Aarschot in the 17th century were here Create a connection paths between farms and tenant farms.

Attractions

St. Lawrence Church Betekom The church was built in the typical style of the Hageland Demergotik. Inside, there are some historical treasures, like a rococo altar from 1767, a baptismal font from 1615 and a rood loft with organ from 1770.

St. Lucia Church Begijnendijk Modern Gothic church from 1953-54. The church treasury contains liturgical silverware from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Hof van Uythem The oldest building Begijnendijks.