Geel Guest House Museum DE

Two special stories about the “City of Mercy,” interwoven within an extraordinary architectural monument.
This is the Gasthuismuseum Geel!
Step into the authentic world of the old Geel hospital and the Augustinian Sisters of Mercy. The wonderfully preserved monastery grounds transport you back to the 17th century.

And there’s more! The hospital was built on a site steeped in legend. Immerse yourself in the story of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of the mentally ill. Learn more about the veneration of Saint Dymphna and the origins of Geel’s traditional family-based care for the mentally ill.