Nuremberg Charterhouse

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Nuremberg Charterhouse, Carthusian monastery in Nuremberg, Germany.

The monastery buildings display medieval architectural elements with vertical lines and spaces dedicated to spiritual contemplation within stone walls.

The monastery foundation in 1301 established a religious presence that continued through centuries within the Holy Roman Empire's territorial boundaries.

The Carthusian monks followed strict monastic rules centered on silence, solitude, and manual labor in their daily existence.

The site welcomes visitors for guided tours that explain the monastic spaces and their function within the religious community.

Archaeological excavations in 1998 uncovered the foundations of the former chapter house, which was destroyed during the 1945 bombings.

Location: Nuremberg

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 49.44810,11.07640

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:57

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