{"product_id":"courtrai-belgium-the-beguinage-of-kortrijk-postcard","title":"Courtrai, Belgium – The Beguinage of Kortrijk – Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis historical postcard presents a serene view of the Beguinage of Kortrijk (Courtrai), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Belgium. The beguinage, a secluded community for religious women known as beguines, features a charming courtyard surrounded by traditional Flemish houses and a chapel. \u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1238 by Countess Joan of Flanders, the Beguinage of Kortrijk provided a safe haven for beguines—women who dedicated themselves to a religious life without taking formal monastic vows. The community flourished throughout the Middle Ages, with its whitewashed houses and small chapel serving as a place of worship and reflection.\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side follows the classic \"CARTE POSTALE\" format, with a blank space for correspondence and an area designated for the recipient’s address.\u003cbr\u003eFront Text: \"Courtrai – Le Béguinage – G.L. \/ Kortrijk – Het Begijnhof.\"\u003cbr\u003eSize ±: 14 cm x 9 cm\u003cbr\u003ePlease review the images as part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity is guaranteed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZipZappa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55103767544186,"sku":"POS632-","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/files\/courtrai-belgium-the-beguinage-of-kortrijk-postcard-5141121.jpg?v=1751899197","url":"https:\/\/www.zipzappa.com\/ru\/products\/courtrai-belgium-the-beguinage-of-kortrijk-postcard","provider":"ZipZappa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}