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Gengenbach Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Gengenbach, Germany.

The monastic complex stands among gardens and courtyards, featuring architectural elements from Gothic, Baroque, and neo-Romanesque periods.

Founded in 725 by Saint Pirmin and Rothard van de Argengau, the abbey maintained strong connections with the Carolingian dynasty throughout its early years.

The abbey established a Latin school and produced numerous scholarly works, contributing to the educational development of the Baden-Württemberg region.

Visitors can examine the preserved structures daily, with guided tours available that explain the architectural evolution from the 8th to 19th centuries.

An 18th-century pipe organ casing from the former abbey church remains on display at the Augustiner Museum in Freiburg im Breisgau.

Location: Gengenbach

Inception: 725

Founders: Saint Pirmin, Rothard van de Argengau

GPS coordinates: 48.40420,8.01710

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33

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