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The "Little Convent" was originally the church of a Franciscan monastery built in 1233. On May 8th, 1536 the town acquired the property from the last 3 remaining monks in exchange for 50 guilders annuity. In the years 1584-1587 the building was converted into a granary. During the last conversion, the building, which in the interim period had been used as a fire station and warehouse, was transformed into a Municipal Hall and a Hotel. The area where the fountain is used to be a market for clothing repair items.

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  IMG_3218.JPG - The "Little Convent" was originally the church of a Franciscan monastery built in 1233.On May 8th, 1536 the town acquired the property from the last 3 remaining monks in exchange for 50 guilders annuity. In the years 1584-1587 the building was converted into a granary. During the last conversion, the building, which in the interim period had been used as a fire station and warehouse, was transformed into a Municipal Hall and a Hotel. The area where the fountain is used to be a market for clothing repair items.  
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Camera: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS | Date: 8/25/08 4:42 PM | Resolution: 3072 x 2304 | ISO: Auto | Exp. Time: 1/800s | Aperture: 2.8 | Focal Length: 4.6mm
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