The Erasmus House, beguinage, and collegiate church of Saints Peter and Guido form a magnificent historical ensemble, right in the heart of the commune. Erasmus House \u2013 in which the famous philosopher and scholar stayed from May to October 1521 \u2013 is one of the oldest Gothic houses in the Belgian capital. It hosts a sublime collection of paintings, prints and sculptures by 15th-17th century masters like Albrecht D\u00fcrer, Hugo Van der Goes, Cornelis Metsys\u2026 not to mention portraits of Erasmus inspired by Hans Holbein and Quentin Metsys. A rich collection of 16th century books is a nod to the singular humanist\u2019s thinking.
\nThe beguinage of Anderlecht is Belgium\u2019s smallest. Founded in 1252, today it consists of two wings framing an enclosed garden with its own well. It housed beguines right up until the French Revolution. The beguinage has been restored in depth and is once again open to visitors each 1st Sunday of the month with guided tours. Discover this entirely restored architectural jewel in a pristine state.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[4,19,21],"class_list":["post-956","events","type-events","status-publish","hentry","category-architecture","category-grande-ouverture","category-histoire"],"acf":{"image_dapercu":960,"img_a_la_une":960,"client":[946],"date_cpi":null,"date_debut":null,"date_fin":null,"event_localite_liaison":[1184],"active":true,"active_pressroom":true,"active_agenda":false,"dossier_presse_fr":"","dossier_presse_nl":"","dossier_presse_en":"","fichiers_supp":null,"images_gallerie":[957,958,960,961,962,963]},"yoast_head":"