St. Maximin's Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Trier, Germany
The monastery features a Gothic church structure with impressive acoustics, ancient burial grounds, and a freestanding gateway that survived World War II.
Founded in the 4th century by Saint Maximin of Trier, the monastery underwent multiple reconstructions after destructions by Normans in 882 and French troops in 1674.
The underground cemetery contains approximately 1000 sarcophagi from the 2nd century, representing continuous burial traditions spanning nearly two millennia.
The former abbey church now functions as a concert hall and event venue, requiring advance arrangements for guided tours of the ancient burial grounds.
The crypt houses remains of early Trier bishops and served as a sanctuary for Athanasius of Alexandria during his exile from Egypt.
Location: Trier
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.76017,6.65070
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:03
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