Haarlem is one of the cities in the Netherlands that has a number of so called
hofjes: a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it. They have existed since the Middle Ages.
Hofje In den Groenen Tuyn is one of the more than twenty remaining
hofjes in the city. The plaque above the current residents' entrance depicts a flowering garden. The plaque belongs to the house "Den Groenen Thuijn", where the original courtyard was founded in 1616. In this house, with a beautiful courtyard, 20 small houses were built in the main building and around the garden.
In 1885, the courtyard was rebuilt; the number of houses was reduced from 20 to 18. A new stately entrance was also built, for which the last old gothic building in Haarlem was demolished. In 1987, the
hofje was restored for the last time. On its 400th anniversary in 2016, a pump was placed in the green garden.
Hofje In den Groenen Tuyn is open to the public on weekdays between 10 and 12 am.
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Reginhart said:
Rosalyn Hilborne said:
Great information also.
Wishing you a good new week.
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Nora Caracci said:
HBM & HNWE !
Günter Klaus said:
......wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
Ecobird said:
HBM and a good new week to you Jaap
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Jean-Paul said:
The first pic in the pic illustrates very well the houses built around the main building.
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Herb Riddle said:
HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
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