Pielenhofen Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Pielenhofen, Germany.
Pielenhofen Abbey is a former Cistercian convent with a church marked by two tall towers, a transept, and a dome. The complex combines multiple buildings that now serve different purposes.
The abbey was founded in 1240 by local noble families and operated as a Cistercian convent for centuries. When Bavaria underwent secularization around 1800, the monastery's religious life ended and the buildings were repurposed.
The church interior shows rich Baroque decoration that visitors can see during a visit. The artistic design with its religious paintings makes the place a space for artistic and spiritual reflection.
The site is located in Pielenhofen and is reachable on foot, with the buildings visible from the outside. The grounds sit in a rural setting, so visitors should plan enough time for a visit.
The church contains twelve apostle sculptures created by an artisan from another monastery. These figures originally came from Johann Gebhard and bring artistic works from outside into this location.
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