Heisterbach Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Königswinter, Germany
The remaining choir ruins of Heisterbach Abbey stand amid landscaped gardens in the Siebengebirge nature park, featuring Gothic architectural elements.
Established in 1189 by twelve monks from Himmerod Abbey, the monastery reached its architectural peak in 1237 with the consecration of an 88-meter-long church.
The Heisterbach altar pieces, distributed among different museums, represent significant examples of medieval religious art from the Rhine region.
Visitors can explore the monastery grounds through guided tours or independently using an audio guide application available on mobile devices.
The monastery's original church incorporated an ambulatory design that transformed traditional Romanesque architecture by encircling the main altar space.
Location: Königswinter
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 50.69530,7.21389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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