Elisabethweeshuis, Historic orphanage in Culemborg, Netherlands.
The Elisabeth Orphanage spans across a large building with yellow and red brick facades, featuring geometric patterns and round-arched windows throughout its structure.
Elisabeth, Countess of Culemborg, established this institution in 1560 with a construction budget of 15,545 florins and an initial capital of 32,000 florins.
The building housed more than 700 orphans between 1560 and 1952, providing education and shelter to children who needed support during different periods.
The former orphanage now functions as a museum, housing the Rivierenland Library and the West Betuwe People's University at Herenstraat 29 in Culemborg.
This establishment marked a significant shift in childcare facilities as it was the first purpose-built orphanage in the Netherlands, rather than using converted monasteries.
Location: Culemborg
Address: Herenstraat 29 4101BR 4101BR
GPS coordinates: 51.95739,5.22381
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:02
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