Vessra Abbey, Premonstratensian monastery in Kloster Veßra, Germany.
The stone monastery complex includes a gate chapel, accommodation block, cloister ruins, and a church near the Schleuse and Werra rivers.
Count Gotebold II of Henneberg and his wife Liutgard established the monastery in 1101, which operated as a religious center for four centuries.
The structure transformed into an open-air museum called Hennebergische in 1990, presenting agricultural history and regional architecture through exhibitions.
Visitors can explore the site from Tuesday to Sunday, with summer hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and winter hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A fire in 1939 damaged most of the church structure, yet one chapel remains active while the main space serves as a storage area.
Location: Kloster Vessra
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 50.49144,10.64404
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:12
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