Dom-Beguinen-Haus, Medieval religious house in Havelberg, Germany
The Dom-Beguinen-Haus comprises two separate structures: a two-story residential building at An der Freiheit 1 and another at Müllertor 5. Together these buildings formed a complex where religious women lived and carried out their work supporting the local community.
Established in 1558, the foundation provided housing for seven Beguines, religious women dedicated to serving their community. In later times, a property sale in 1993 led to the reactivation of the evangelical Dom-Hospital Foundation, which now funds church projects in the town.
The red brick structure displays inscriptions marking both its original foundation and its construction year of 1893. These markings reflect how the community remembered and honored the women who lived and worked here.
The two buildings are located in central areas of Havelberg and are visible from the street, with the red brick structure being particularly noticeable. Visitors can explore the facades and view the historical inscriptions without needing special access.
The structure at Müllertor 5 was built in 1893, long after the Beguine tradition had begun at this location centuries earlier. This gap in time reveals that the site's story involves periods of change and transformation that extended well beyond its original purpose.
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