Claes Claeszhofje

Claes Claeszhofje. The Claes Claeszhofje is two joined hofjes: the Zwaardvegershofje (Sword Makers' Hofje) and the three-house hofje founded in 1616 by the Anabaptist draper Claes Claesz Anslo (note his coat of arms atop one entry). Today's tenants are artists and music students. Don't miss the Huis met de Schrijvende Hand (House with the Writing Hand), topped by a six-step gable.

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