Almshouses are typically Dutch and date back to the 14th century. They were usually founded by rich, childless citizens. The almshouses were primarily inhabited by Reformed, Mennonite, Lutheran or Catholic women. It is possible to take a walking tour along many of these centuries-old almshouses in a number of Dutch cities.LeidenLeiden is sometimes called the 'City of Almshouses'. The old city center boasts 35 almshouses, each of which are green oases of peace and quiet. The 2-hour walking