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Hof van Sonooij / Sonooij´s Court

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Sonooij was one of Alkmaar´s heroes during the 80 years of war against Spain. He resided in Sonooij´s Court, a former convent. Later, the building was converted into a hospital.

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the renaissance tower
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the facade of the old hospital
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