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  Walking Tour 11/15
 Romantic old setting at the Bagijnenhofje, at a stonethrow of the Grote Kerk Living a quiet life at this lovely square in the old city - Luilekkerland

Beauty can be very easily overlooked but once you know where to find it, you’ll visit places like the Bredeplaats which is positioned between the Groeneweg and the Grote Kerk. 
The inhabitants of Luilekkerland probably live in one of the most beautiful areas of the old city.  The masonry of the two entry ports, the beautiful green courtyard and a large hand water pump together form this remarkable monument.

These poor and old widows from days gone by... Bagijnenhofje

This part of the inner city is comprised of many creative ways of living in historical monuments like the well preserved New Saint Anthony Guest House. 
A walk in the past: Bagijnenhofje nearby the Main Church - Grote Kerk

 

 Detail of an old building - Luilekkerland

It is a multi-building historical complex that houses mainly senior citizens. 
Once there, you should see the Perkswaltje and enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the senior homes.

In the winter evenings the holiday lights create a very warm and pleasant atmosphere in this beautiful garden. The Holy Antonius (Saint Anthony) held a pig in one hand, a symbol of his generosity to feed the poor and in the other hand he held a bell, to chase away evil spirits.   

Orphanage at earlier times, nowadays it houses senior citizens - Nieuw St.-Anthony Gasthuis Holy Antonius Bel of The Holy Antonius

When you look around you’ll find these bells on the outsides of several buildings in Saint Anthony’s Guest House.
 
Take a walk along the ancient street called Perkswaltje- You can enlarge this picture for a better view Museum of nature, plants and anaimals - You can enlarge this picture for a better view Modern appartment housing at the city canal - You can enlarge this picture for a better view Main Church, called the Grote Kerk - You can enlarge this picture for a better view