- Address: Abdij Ter Doest, Bruges, 8330
- Founding date: 12th century
- Working hours: 10.00 - 19.00
- Cost of visit: free of charge
If you adore contemplating the sights that are years old, then, while in Bruges , be sure to check out Lissevege, where the monastery of Ter Doest is located. Previously, it belonged to the Cistercian abbey, now it is located in the territory of West Flanders. This is the oldest structure, every stone of which remembers and keeps secrets. We will tell in more detail about this most interesting place.
What's interestnig?
It should be noted right away that this building was erected in the distant 12th century. True, in 1302 there was a terrible flood, as a result of which most of the monastery was destroyed, but to date, Ter Doest has been reconstructed. Of course, it would not hurt to touch on the history of this unique Belgian landmark . In 1108, the Abbey was founded in Bruges , which in 1200 passed to the Cistercian monks. After tens of years they managed to expand their possessions by building an entire settlement around the monastery, thus expanding their holdings to 5,000 hectares.
As for Ter Doest himself, he is a construction of 50 m in length and more than 30 m in width. It was part of an old farmhouse with Gothic architecture. In addition to the surviving most of the monastery, visitors can see a cattle shed built in 1285.
How to get there?
Near the monastery there is a stop Lissewege Ter Doestdreef. Here you need to get on buses 61K, 78, 94 or 134.
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