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Andechs Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Bavaria, Germany

The hilltop monastery complex features a Baroque church with ornate decorations, grand towers, and multiple courtyards surrounded by white walls.

Founded in 1401, the abbey gained prominence when Duke Ernest of Bavaria commissioned the construction of a collegiate church, completed in 1423.

The monastery maintains Benedictine traditions through daily prayers, agricultural activities, and the management of an on-site brewery producing German beers.

Visitors can access the monastery daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available and a restaurant serving traditional Bavarian meals.

The monastery houses the burial site of composer Carl Orff and generates income through its brewery, which produces over 100,000 hectoliters annually.

Location: Andechs

Inception: 15 century

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Bergstraße 4 82346

Website: http://andechs.de/index.php?id2&L0

GPS coordinates: 47.97466,11.18263

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25

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