Windberg Abbey, Premonstratensian monastery in Windberg, Germany
Windberg Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery in Bavaria with a three-aisled basilica originating from the 12th century that was later given baroque additions. The complex includes multiple buildings arranged around a monastic courtyard and continues to be inhabited and used by a religious community today.
The monastery was founded in the early 12th century and developed into a significant religious center in the region. After dissolution in the early 19th century, it experienced a revival when Dutch monks revived the community in 1923.
The church interior displays baroque artworks including a high altar with a Virgin statue and ornate stucco decorations that reflect the craftsmanship of local artisans from that era. These furnishings continue to shape the visual and spiritual character of the space today.
The monastery is located in a quiet rural setting and is reached via small country roads. Visitors can view the church and parts of the complex at certain times, while sections remain reserved for the monastic community.
The grounds were used as a brewery between 1835 and 1923 before the monastic community returned. This unexpected chapter connects the monastery's history with local Bavarian beer culture.
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