Grünhain Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Grünhain-Beierfeld, Germany.
The stone foundations and remaining structures of Grünhain Abbey include the former church walls and sections of the Fuchsturm washing house complex.
Founded in 1233 by Meinhard II of Wirbene, the abbey controlled 56 villages and three towns before its dissolution during the Protestant Reformation in 1536.
Regular exhibitions and festivals at the monastery grounds present the medieval monastic lifestyle and Cistercian architectural principles to modern visitors.
Visitors can reach the abbey ruins on Zwönitzer Straße in Grünhain-Beierfeld, where information panels detail the layout and functions of different buildings.
The abbey operated along the salt trade route to Bohemia, establishing economic connections that transformed the region from agricultural land into an industrial center.
Location: Grünhain-Beierfeld
Inception: 1233
Address: Zwönitzer Straße 12; 14; 14a; 16
GPS coordinates: 50.57960,12.81110
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:10
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