Amsterdam Sights

Van Brienenhofje

#101 of 855 things to do in Amsterdam

#141 of 1247 things to do in The Netherlands

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  • Address
    • Prinsengracht 85-133
  • Hours
    • 6am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Van Brienenhofje

This charming courtyard was named in the late 18th century for Jan van Brienen, who bought the Star Brewery located here, one of 13 breweries in town at the time. (The place is still called De Star hofje by many.) It was turned into an almshouse for older residents, and although not dirt poor they had a clear division of labour: the women cleaned house for the single men, who in turn toted water buckets from the outside pump (topped by a curious lantern). There’s also a manicured garden.

 

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