Vorau Abbey, Augustinian monastery in Vorau, Austria
The monastery complex stretches over 100 meters wide and contains 15 defensive towers connected by thick stone walls dating from medieval times.
Margrave Ottokar III of Styria established the abbey in 1163 to express gratitude for the birth of his son, bringing monks from Saint Rupert.
The monastery library holds 40,000 books, including 206 early printed volumes and 416 manuscripts containing medieval German poetry collections.
Modern facilities within the abbey include a home economics school, adult education center, restaurant, and residential apartments for local families.
The sacristy displays frescoes painted between 1715 and 1716 by Johann Cyriak Hackhofer depicting religious scenes in blue and gold colors.
Location: Vorau
Inception: 1163
Founders: Ottokar III of Styria
Address: Vorau 1 u. a. 8250 8250
Phone: +4333372351
Website: https://stift-vorau.at
GPS coordinates: 47.40073,15.88877
Latest update: May 14, 2025 02:22
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