Brief synthesisThe Flemish béguinages are a series of 13 sites in the Flanders Region of Belgium. The Flemish béguinages formed architectural ensembles, enclosed by walls or surrounded by ditches, with gates opening to the outside world during the day. Criterion (ii): The Flemish béguinages demonstrate outstanding physical characteristics of urban and rural planning and a combination of religious and traditional architecture in styles specific to the Flemish cultural region. Protection and Management RequirementsThe 13 Flemish béguinages are listed as monuments, sites or urban sites. A common management strategy and management system for the whole of the World Heritage property of the Flemish béguinages and for individual béguinages will need to be developed.