St. Anna-Haus
A former Lindenthal hospital run by the Cellite sisters from 1888 – today the St. Anna seniors' home, not a public visitor site.
The St. Anna House on Herderstraße in Cologne-Lindenthal is a former hospital, founded in 1888 by the order of the Cologne Cellite sisters. It owes its existence to a bequest from the Lindenthal widow Anna Jansen.
At a glance
- Founded: 1888 by the Cellite sisters
- Origin: an endowment from Anna Jansen
- Former use: hospital and children's home, later a regular hospital (until 1979)
- Today: the St. Anna seniors' home
From hospital to seniors' home
Dedicated to Saint Anne, the house initially served as a hospital and home for children of the district's poorer families, run by nuns. It later became a regular hospital, operating until 1979. After renovation and conversion, the historic buildings became the St. Anna seniors' home.
Note
The St. Anna House is a social-care institution, not a public visitor site. We include the entry for its significance in the city's social history.
Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-23
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