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Two extraordinary stories from the “City of Mercy,” presented and told within an exceptional monument.
That’s the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Geel!
Step into the authentic world of the former Hôtel-Dieu in Geel and the convent of the Augustinian sisters who ran this hospice. The beautifully preserved convent transports you right into the heart of the 17th century.
And there’s more! The Hôtel-Dieu was built on a legendary site. Let yourself be swept away by the thrilling story of Saint Dymphna, patron saint of the mentally ill. Discover the local and international veneration of Saint Dymphna and the origins of the foster care system for which Geel is renowned.