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St. Anna Alms-house was kept small by the church, which proved its salvation during the 1566 Iconoclasm

St. Anna Alms-house was kept small by the church, which proved its salvation during the 1566 Iconoclasm

The Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis in Leiden is featured as a lesser-known museum that survived the Iconoclasm of 1566 due to its modest size. Currently run by volunteers with limited opening hours, the historic site offers visitors a unique and intimate glimpse into local history.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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