Visited this place on the last day of our 3 day trip into Europe. Hadn't planned on visiting but after seen a few reports we thought there may be a chance it was still open. After an hour or so drive from Brussels we arrived at our location with warnings of unsavioury types living nearby. With this in mind we decided to make our entrance around the back which resulted in wet feet however avoiding the travellers camp set up at the front entrance. A great location but amazing how this place has deteriorated over the last few years.
Unfortunately we didn't get time to explore the female wing but it did look like an entry point into the women's wing had been sealed recently, but they may be other access points.
The building began life as an abbey and was converted into a prison in 1819. It was bombed extensively during the war and was used by the Germans. It was rebuilt again in 1946 but didn't open until 1960. The site was closed circa 2010 and was scheduled for demolition.
Unfortunately we didn't get time to explore the female wing but it did look like an entry point into the women's wing had been sealed recently, but they may be other access points.
The building began life as an abbey and was converted into a prison in 1819. It was bombed extensively during the war and was used by the Germans. It was rebuilt again in 1946 but didn't open until 1960. The site was closed circa 2010 and was scheduled for demolition.
