Altenberg Abbey, Medieval Cistercian monastery in Odenthal, Germany
The abbey church features high vaulted ceilings, large stained glass windows, and stone walls built with locally sourced trachyte rock between 1255 and 1300.
Founded in 1101 as a daughter house of Morimond Abbey, the monastery moved to its current location in the Dhünn valley in 1153 under Cistercian guidance.
The Altenberger Dom functions as a shared church space where both Catholic and Protestant congregations hold regular services since 1857.
Visitors can access guided tours of the abbey complex daily, with specialized architectural tours available on weekends through the information center.
The monastery established seven daughter houses across medieval Germany and Poland, including Mariental, Wągrowiec, Ląd, Zinna, Haina, Jüterbog, and Derneburg abbeys.
Location: Odenthal
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.04969,7.13405
Latest update: May 16, 2025 09:17
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