In good hands…. in Velzeke

Care and medicine through the centuries: visit the former monastery of the Grey Sisters, discover unique medical heritage, and walk along medicinal trees and plants. Discover during Open Monumentendag how care and medicine have been connected to Velzeke for centuries. During a fascinating tour of the former monastery of the Grey Sisters, Prof. Danny De Looze will take you into the rich history of care. In addition, admire a temporary exhibition with medical-pharmaceutical material from the late Dr. Franz Wallez. Afterwards, Stefaan Van Wanzeele will guide you along the Jan De Lichtepad, where you will get to know the medicinal properties of trees and plants. A unique combination of heritage, nature, and medical history. Accessibility: Difficult to access for the disabled.