Trub Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Emmental, Switzerland
The former abbey complex contains stone structures, including a church that now functions as a Reformed parish church in the municipality of Trub.
Founded in 1101, the monastery gained independence in 1139 when Pope Innocent II and King Conrad III confirmed its rights and dedication to the Holy Cross.
The monastery governed the surrounding community under ecclesiastical law and appointed chaplains from local farmers to serve various communities in the Emmental region.
Visitors can explore the former abbey grounds, which include a converted farmhouse in the south wing and architectural elements from different construction periods.
The monastery owned 40 properties across western Switzerland, including 28 in Emmental and several vineyards, before its dissolution during the Protestant Reformation in 1528.
Location: Bern
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 46.94310,7.87732
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:43
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