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Lier is a Belgian city located in the province of Antwerp. The city is said to have been founded in the 11th century. In 1212, the Duke of Brabant Henri I granted an urban charter to the inhabitants. The fourteenth century was a period of prosperity for the city: construction of a cloth hall in 1367, a belfry in 1369 and a second rampart in 1389. The prosperity of the city was based on the drapery industry and on the existence of a cattle market, which had been granted to it by the Dukes of Brabant.
The beguinage
Beguinages were closed courtyards where widows and unmarried women led a religiously inspired but independent life. Self-rule occurred under the leadership of a “grand dame”. The beguines supported themselves by weaving, making lace or embroidering. They took a vow of purity and obedience but not of poverty. There was great harmony between the spiritual and material life. They could leave the beguinage whenever they wished.
The Lier beguinage was created in 1258. It is a typical 13th century street beguinage comprising 11 alleys and 162 houses. All houses have a name. Agnes, the last beguine of Lier, died in 1994. At the centre stands St Margaret's Church (17-18th century).
opening your eyes, your face shows lies, and laughter
Photographer: Shadow
Models: Shinyou
Edited by: Shinyou
Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy, a good job after university . . . . these are all Lies for Kids. OK, there is a translation issue there, but I found this kinda funny.
"Lies for Kids"
lying in the grass, i pointed my camera towards the flower garden.
after about 99 snaps this guy appears.
it is really an exercise in this forum about trust, as i never post a photo without editing it.
this is hard for me!
Lier is a Belgian city located in the province of Antwerp. The city is said to have been founded in the 11th century. In 1212, the Duke of Brabant Henri I granted an urban charter to the inhabitants. The fourteenth century was a period of prosperity for the city: construction of a cloth hall in 1367, a belfry in 1369 and a second rampart in 1389. The prosperity of the city was based on the drapery industry and on the existence of a cattle market, which had been granted to it by the Dukes of Brabant.
Grote Markt
Since the Middle Ages the Grand Place is the beating heart of Lier, which received civic rights in 1212. It has been the backdrop to small and big events for centuries, the weekly market, processions, parades, shows and high visits.
The triangular shape would indicate its Frankish origin.
In 1914, three quarters of the houses were destroyed. As if by miracle the Town Hall and the Belfry were only slightly damaged. After WWI some buildings were rebuilt in their original form, others in various neo-styles.
A large round “witch stone” (heksensteen) marks the spot where, according to a popular narrative, the last witch was burned at the stake in Lier. Until 1842 executions were carried out here.