Pepergasthuis
Officially the St. Geertruid almshouse, a pilgrims' hostel founded in 1405, now a quiet residential courtyard complex in the hofje style.
The Pepergasthuis takes its name from Peperstraat, where it stands. Its official name is the Geertruidsgasthuis (St. Geertruid Almshouse). It was founded in 1405 by the Soerd family, initially to host pilgrims visiting the Martinikerk to venerate the relics of St. John the Baptist. A small chapel dedicated to St. Geertruid, patron saint of travellers, was built in 1482. After 1594 it was converted into an almshouse for elderly citizens, and it was thoroughly restored in 1989. Several courtyards filled with flowers and trees remain, along with surviving medieval city walls with arrow loops. The buildings are now rental housing. You can enter quietly during the day, and the chapel is used for ecumenical services and weddings. It's about a 5-minute walk from the Grote Markt.
Opening hours
Daytime only (please respect residents)
Nearby sights
- Forum Groningen
- Martinikerk
- Martinitoren
- Prinsenhoftuin
- Grote Markt
- Pelstergasthuis (Holy Ghost Hospice)
- Vismarkt & Korenbeurs
- Folkingestraat