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A "hofje" is roughly translated into English as almshouse. This is not entirely correct, however. A hofje consists of several blocks of small houses around an inner garden, entered through a gate house. Often, these hofjes are very charming. The Wildemanshof in Alkmaar is one of the most beautiful hofjes in the Netherlands.

The entrance gate
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