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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.

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-23

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.

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