Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau, Romanesque territorial abbey in Bregenz, Austria
Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau is a Benedictine monastery in Bregenz featuring a large church and multiple residential and service buildings arranged around it. The complex was built between the 1770s and 1780s in the Baroque style that was common for religious buildings of that period.
The monastery began in the 7th century when Irish monks founded a religious community that grew into a significant regional center. During the 18th century, the entire site was rebuilt and redesigned to accommodate the community's needs in a new form.
The abbey functions today as a working religious community, with monks present in the buildings and participating in daily worship. Visitors can observe the rhythm of monastic life through the services and routines that continue throughout each day.
The complex is located on the edge of town with good walking access and parking available nearby. Parts of the building can be visited, though you should respect the schedule of religious services since this is an active monastery where monks live and work.
The name Mehrerau comes from medieval times and refers to its location on wetland near the lake shore. This connection to the water remains visible today and gives the monastery a distinctive setting within the urban landscape.
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