Stift Borghorst, Medieval monastery and church complex in Steinfurt, Germany
The monastery buildings include a chapter house and a preserved structure from 1701, with a west tower dating from the 12th century.
Countess Bertha of Borghorst established the monastery in the late 10th century, and her daughter Hedwig became the first abbess of the community.
The monastery housed a community of noble women who lived under specific religious rules and maintained independence from secular jurisdiction.
The religious complex, located at coordinates 52.1267°N and 7.39778°E, connects to local transportation networks in Steinfurt.
The Borghorster Stiftskreuz, an Ottonian period cross, represents one of the surviving artistic treasures from the original monastery collection.
Location: Steinfurt
GPS coordinates: 52.12670,7.39778
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:28
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