Saturday, November 19, 2022

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.  

Read more about hofjes here and  here

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