http://www.fotothing.com/tag/hofjes/ The latest photos on Fotothing tagged with the keyword hofjes Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:57:16 +0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:57:16 +0000 http://www.fotothing.com/ http://static.fotothing.com/images/smalllogo.gif http://www.fotothing.com/tag/hofjes/ http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/54c0f8b139235803f54903924a0fed86/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN

Entance to the complex.


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:20:50 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)
Entance to the complex.


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.]]> jomoud http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/464a03ab9b1fc7dcec6de871585e25b0/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:18:16 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)

The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> jomoud http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/7925eaedf1d883d8627ca9a974aba94a/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:18:16 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)

The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> jomoud http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/afb11cf3778099c9d42a302494996316/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN

Recognize a familiar individual in the reflection?
Yep, it's another FT addict:)


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:38:27 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)
Recognize a familiar individual in the reflection?
Yep, it's another FT addict:)


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> jomoud http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/465de36dd7ac7f117789e27dd7492b9c/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:38:27 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)

The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> jomoud http://www.fotothing.com/jomoud/photo/833e53be441348322109165a70ba522b/
Visiting the City of GRONINGEN


The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:38:27 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (jomoud)

The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis : (Saint Gertrude's Guest House), better known as the Pepergasthuis (Pepper Guest House), is a hofje (a complex of alms houses) in Groningen.
The Pepergasthuis was founded in 1405 by Berneer Solleder and his son Albert. Originally it served as a guest house for pilgrims who came to Groningen, because the Martinikerk kept a relic of John the Baptist that attracted many pilgrims to Groningen. Because of that destination the guest house was named after Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of the travellers. But the guest house had financial problems, so people like Pope Sixtus IV donated money. Menso Jetlema donated estates, but wanted the guest house to give a ton of herring to the poor people of the village of Faan every year.
After the capitulation of Groningen (the Spanish Occupier capitulated for the army of Maurice of Nassau and William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg) in 1594 the complex, like all Catholic buildings, got a new destination. The guest house changed into a residential complex for older people of the city. People of 50 years and older could buy a spot in the guest house. They didn't only get a place to live till their death, but also care.
Next to that a part of the complex was set up as an asylum, a house for mentally ill people. The people who were housed here were exhibited for pay on Sundays. In 1702 they were moved to a new guest house.
Through the twentieth century, more and more houses in the complex emptied. The increasing costs appeared to be a barrier. Thus in 1954 it was decided that the houses could also be hired, after which the vacancy quickly disappeared.
The chapel is now being used for ecumenical services. The old dining room is used for wedding services, and there is also a restaurant in the building. The homes are now rented out by a housing association.
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Holland - Haarlem - Van Loo Hofje 1489 - Photo 6
Details in Dutch
In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:44:35 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (annaschnitfink) Details in Dutch
In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
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Holland - Haarlem - Van Loo hofje 1489 - Photo 5
In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:42:20 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (annaschnitfink) In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
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Holland - Haarlem - Van Loo Hofje 1489 - Photo 4
In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:40:00 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (annaschnitfink) In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
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Holland - Haarlem - Van Loo hofje 1489 - Photo 3
In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:37:44 +0000 nobody@fotothing.com (annaschnitfink) In the larger and older cities of the Netherlands you will find a special way of housing for elderly people, the so called 'hofjes', founded by wealthy (mainly childless) people who wanted their family name to live on through this work of charity. The small individual houses are mainly situated around a courtyard, = 'hofje'.
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