't Klooster

Coordinates: 52°44′57″N 6°05′24″E / 52.749256°N 6.090132°E / 52.749256; 6.090132
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't Klooster
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityAalten
Population
500

't Klooster is a neighbourhood in the municipality of Aalten, near Bredevoort (Achterhoek region) in the eastern Netherlands with a population of around 500 inhabitants.

History

Klooster is a Dutch word for "monastery". In the fifteenth century, what is now 't Klooster was home to a monastery named "Nazareth" or "Schaer" devoted to the Devotio Moderna. In addition, on November 5th, 2005, a bronze statue was revealed, designed by artist Jan te Kulve, which shows an inhabitant of the former monastery wearing the outfit of his order.

52°44′57″N 6°05′24″E / 52.749256°N 6.090132°E / 52.749256; 6.090132

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