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Saint Geertruid Almshouse (Pepergasthuis), Groningen

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Saint Geertruid Almshouse (Pepergasthuis), Groningen

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January 3, 2021

Borner Solleder and his son Albert founded this guesthouse in 1405. It was named after Sint Geertruid, the patron saint of pilgrims and travelers.
Initially, the hospital served as temporary accommodation for poor pilgrims, who came to the Martini Church for the relic of Groningen - the arm of John the Baptist. Later, the poor, elderly and mentally ill could also go here. The guesthouse was self-sufficient and had, among other things, its own brewery and bakery. The church, dining hall and guardian's room are located around the first courtyard. The second courtyard is enclosed by the (poor) houses with a bleaching field in the middle and lime trees on the north side, which provide protection against sunlight in the summer. Until 1702 the hospital had a madhouse, where the mentally ill were cared for. Every Sunday this stay turned into a "madhouse fair" for the people of Groningen, who were allowed to marvel at the madmen for a few cents through the bars. You leave the guesthouse via the exit to the right at the back of the guesthouse, the stairs will take you to Gedempte Kattendiep.
(source: visitgroningen.nl/nl/locaties/3269654966/st-geertruids-pepergasthuis)

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