Altomünster Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Altomünster, Bavaria, Germany
The monastery complex stands in the center of Altomünster, featuring traditional Bavarian ecclesiastical architecture with a prominent church and surrounding buildings.
Saint Alto, an Irish or Scottish monk, established the religious site around 750 with support from King Pepin the Short, who donated wooded land.
The monastery preserves two gospel lectionaries from the 12th century, which are now held in the Bavarian State Library for research and preservation.
The religious complex transferred its property and library, containing eighty percent of known Bridgettine books, to the Munich diocese after its closure in 2017.
The monastery underwent multiple transformations, serving first Benedictine monks, then nuns, and finally becoming a Bridgettine monastery in 1496.
Location: Altomünster
Inception: 750
Founders: Alto of Altomünster
Website: http://erzbistum-muenchen.de/EMF274/EMF027387.asp
GPS coordinates: 48.38860,11.25650
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:34
Sankt Alto und Birgitta (Altomünster)
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Kapplerbräu
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Maierbräu
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Loreto Chapel (Altomünster)
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Museum Altomünster
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Ehemaliges Kaplanhaus
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Marktbrunnen
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Kellerbergstraße 2
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An der Klostermauer 6
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Ensemble Ortskern Altomünster
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Kriegerdenkmal
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Herzog-Georg-Str 10
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Ehemaliges Bürgerhaus
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Pipinsrieder Straße 27
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Ehemalige Klostergärtnerei
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Sankt-Birgittenhof 7
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Herzog-Georg-Straße 3 und 5
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Klostermauer
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Herzog-Georg-Straße 4
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Inschrifttafel
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Sankt-Birgittenhof 7 - Mauer
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Nißlgasse 4 (Altomünster)
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An der Schwemme 11
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Gasthaus Herzog
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Sandizellergasse 9 (Altomünster)
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Ehemals Klosterstadel
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Bürgerhaus mit Hängeerker
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Schultreppe 4 (Altomünster)
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