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The religious complex consists of a three-nave basilica with Romanesque architecture, featuring blind arcades, pilasters, and decorative cornices throughout its structure.

Founded in the early 12th century as a branch of Gladbach Abbey, the monastery received its first documented mention in 1135 through Abbot Walterus's income distribution records.

The monastery's church, dedicated to Saint Servatius, represents an early example of vaulted basilicas in the Rhineland region, following the Knechtsteden architectural pattern.

Access to the premises requires prior arrangement with Gerd Rothbrust, who maintains the keys and coordinates visitor schedules throughout the week.

Following a devastating fire in 1951, local organizations and a support association collaborated to restore the structure, preventing its planned demolition in the 1980s.

Location: Burgbrohl

GPS coordinates: 50.44850,7.25601

Latest update: May 3, 2025 13:32