Hofjes
I was intrigued by this tweet and and spent more time than I should have this morning reading about these residences for seniors. Hofje is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses for the elderly around it. They have existed since the Middle Ages in the Netherlands and many are still in use.
The "Heilige Geesthofje" is a courtyard in #Naaldwijk (Zuid-Holland). It was built as a residence for senior men and women of modest means. pic.twitter.com/rUJxcZvZP3
— Dutch Buildings 🇳🇱 (@dutchbuildings) October 28, 2022
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