Former Reinier van Arkel Asylum
This house was founded in 1442 for the 'insane' and was the oldest psychiatric institution in the Netherlands. In 1838, the building took on its current appearance.
This house was founded in 1442 for the 'insane' and was the oldest psychiatric institution in the Netherlands. In 1838, the building took on its current appearance. Afterward, several adjacent buildings were added to the complex. The main entrance is at Bethaniestraat 2. In 1853, the Brothers of Dongen began nursing until 1976. The Sisters of Charity of Ronse worked here from 1869 to 1970. Since 2019, the information center of Reinier van Arkel has been housed here.
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