Zwettl Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Zwettl, Austria.
The monastery complex stands on the banks of the Kamp River, featuring Gothic cloisters and a tall granite tower visible across the Waldviertel region.
Founded in 1137 by Hadmar I of Kuenring, the abbey received confirmation from King Conrad III of Germany in 1139 and Pope Innocent II in 1140.
The monastery library preserves over 60,000 volumes and manuscripts, including the medieval Zwettl Stiftungsbuch, documenting the abbey's early history.
Twenty-three monks currently maintain fourteen parishes while offering guided tours through the monastery's buildings, gardens, and historical chambers.
The monastery contains a terraced herbal garden featuring medicinal plants recommended by Hildegard von Bingen, arranged across formal garden sections near the church.
Location: Zwettl
Inception: 1137
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 514 m
Address: Zwettl Stift 1 u. a. 3910 3910
Website: https://stift-zwettl.at
GPS coordinates: 48.61721,15.20169
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:45
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