1 Best Sight in Lessines, Western Wallonia

Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose

Fodor's choice

This sprawling medieval hospital complex and convent was founded in the 13th century, making it one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. Over the years, it had numerous expansions, with a farm added in the 16th and 17th centuries, and until 1980 it served as an old people's home. It has since been restored, with audio tours available. An herb garden, a beautiful chapel, and some terrifying examples (and illustrations) of medical equipment paint a fascinating portrait of the time.