The Benediktbeuern Monastery, located idyllically in the town of Benediktbeuern in Bavaria, was founded in 739 and represents an impressive testimony of late Romanesque and early Gothic architecture. Its construction began under Abbot Odilo of Munich and was completed by his successor Simpert, under whose leadership the still existing church was built.
The monastery played a significant role in Bavarian history. During the Carolingian era, it served as an important spiritual and cultural center. In the Middle Ages, the monastery developed into a stronghold of art and science. Its monastery school enjoyed an outstanding reputation and counted scholars such as Alcuin and Notker the Stammerer among its teachers.
However, the history of the monastery was not always peaceful: it was plundered several times over time and, for example, destroyed during the Thirty Years’ War. Nevertheless, it was rebuilt after each destruction. The secularization in 1803 led to the dissolution of the monastery, which then served as a barracks and camp for prisoners of war.
In 1919, the Benediktbeuern Monastery returned to its original purpose and was reestablished as a Benedictine abbey. The Benedictine monks dedicated themselves to the restoration and revived the spiritual community. Today, monks live in the monastery, dedicating themselves to spiritual work and the preservation of the monastery.
As a popular tourist destination, the Benediktbeuern Monastery attracts visitors from all over the world. It fascinates with its impressive architecture and picturesque surroundings. The monastery stands as a symbol of spiritual and cultural values and invites guests to explore the grounds, participate in worship services, and engage in dialogue with the Benedictine monks.
The specific address is:
Benediktbeuern Monastery
Don-Bosco-Straße 1
83671 Benediktbeuern
Bavaria, Germany
The GPS coordinates of the Benediktbeuern Monastery are:
Latitude: 47.7073936
Longitude: 11.3962351
You can find the website at:
https://www.kloster-benediktbeuern.de/
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