Jacob en Annagasthuis
The Jacob and Anna guesthouse was founded in 1495 by Jacob Grovens and his wife Eteke Sluchtinge. Commissioned by Eteke's parents, the guest house was established in honour of the apostle Jacobus, and Anna, the mother of Mary.
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At the guesthouse, 12 poor Groningers found lodging in exchange for work. At the time, the guesthouse was nicknamed Lekkerbeetjesgasthuis, because food was distributed there. In 1539, the hospice was expanded to accommodate five more residents. In 1976, the guest house was closed. Today, the guest house is occupied by single and double households.