Hofje van Bakenes, Medieval almshouse courtyard in central Haarlem, Netherlands
The Hofje van Bakenes features a central garden surrounded by small brick houses accessed through a green door in Wijde Appelaarsteeg alley.
Established in 1395 by wealthy city administrator Dirck van Bakenes, this collection of houses became the first hofje institution in the Netherlands.
The residential complex demonstrates the Dutch tradition of providing housing for elderly women through charitable foundations supported by wealthy citizens.
Visitors can explore the courtyard and garden from Monday through Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00 through the entrance at Wijde Appelaarsteeg 11.
The stone inscription above the entrance contains a mathematical riddle indicating the exact number of women who could reside in the complex.
Location: Haarlem
Address: Wijde Appelaarsteeg 11 A t/m N
GPS coordinates: 52.38139,4.64000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:20
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