Hospitals (buildings for pilgrims)

Esquema

Getty AAT: Objects Facet

Jerarquía

Built Environment (Hierarchy Name) > Single Built Works (Hierarchy Name) > single built works (Built Environment) > <single built works by specific type> > <single built works by function> > institutional buildings > <health and welfare buildings> > welfare buildings

Descripción

Buildings that house establishments, often charitable institutions, for the reception, housing, and care of pilgrims, travellers, or the needy. The term was originally reserved for the similar establishments of the Knights Hospitallers.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300312214

Otros términos

  • hospital (building for pilgrims) [en]
  • spitals (buildings) [en]
  • spittles (buildings) [en]