Anna Varvers Convent

The Anna Varvers Convent vent is a former guesthouse. It was founded on 30 May 1635 by Anna Varvers, as accommodation for five or six women.

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Nieuwe Kijk in 't Jatstraat 1216
9712 SH Groningen
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The requirements to live there were different. For instance, it is described that in 1791, half of the eight resident women had to be of Reformed background. Later, in 1854, it is again described that half had to be Catholics. In 1975, the hospice was abandoned by the last resident and the building was restored and sold.

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