Benediktinerabtei St. Maria, Stade

The Benedictine monastery features architectural elements from the Romanesque period, with stone walls and traditional religious design patterns throughout the structure.

Founded in 1147, the monastery served as a center for religious education and spiritual development until changes occurred in its administration during 1648.

The monastery maintains regular religious services and prayer schedules, following the traditional Benedictine practices established by the founding religious community.

Visitors can access the monastery grounds during scheduled hours and participate in scheduled Mass services held within the main chapel.

The monastery stands at coordinates 53.587361 latitude and 9.495346 longitude, marking its presence in the northern German landscape of Lower Saxony.

Inception: 1147

GPS coordinates: 53.58736,9.49535

Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:17