Almshouse Lantschot (Antwerp)

Belgium / Antwerpen / Antwerp / Falconrui, 47
 heritage, almshouse, architectural heritage

Founded In 1656-59 by Cornelis Lantschot.
The complex consists of a number of one-storey houses and a chapel, dedicated to St. Rosalia, around a rectangular courtyard.
The brick and sandstone façade in Baroque regional style is marked by a higher middle, topped by a triangular pediment. In a richly detailed picture frame is the original gate, surmounted by a panel with the inscription "God Huys gefondeert / by / Cornelis Lantschot / anno 1656'. The former Almshouse was established in 1983 as protected architectural heritage (ID: 4926).
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Coordinates:   51°13'32"N   4°24'31"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago