Kloster Helfta, Cistercian nunnery in Lutherstadt Eisleben, Germany
The monastery buildings include a church, guest house, children's center, and residential areas spread across extensive grounds near Eisleben.
Founded in 1229 by Count Burchard von Mansfeld, the monastery gained recognition through three mystics: Mechthild von Magdeburg, Mechthild von Hackeborn, and Gertrud von Helfta.
The monastery maintains Cistercian traditions with daily prayers from dawn to dusk, including Vigil, Laudes, Eucharistic celebrations, and Vespers throughout the day.
Visitors can join guided tours of the monastery grounds, stay in the guesthouse, or participate in various courses covering spirituality, herbalism, and meditation.
The Gertrud Chapel incorporates wall sections from a 1988 demolished monastery building, creating a connection between the historical and modern structures.
Location: Eisleben
Inception: 1229
Part of: Romanesque Road
GPS coordinates: 51.50736,11.57944
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:53
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