Huize Padua, Hamlet in Boekel, Netherlands.
Located in North Brabant province, Huize Padua stands as a rural settlement integrated within the larger municipality of Boekel at coordinates 51.586667, 5.708889.
The Brothers Penitents De Kluis established Huize Padua in 1742, constructing a mansion and providing care services for individuals with mental illnesses throughout subsequent centuries.
The site maintains deep connections to regional healthcare traditions through its evolution from a religious institution to a modern medical facility in North Brabant.
Visitors reach the hamlet via local roads connecting to Boekel municipality, with the surrounding area characterized by typical Dutch agricultural landscapes.
During World War II, the facility served as a sanctuary for psychiatric patients from coastal provinces and witnessed the crash of an Australian Halifax II bomber in 1943.
Location: Boekel
GPS coordinates: 51.58667,5.70889
Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:36
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