Kreuzlingen Abbey, Augustinian monastery in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
Description
Kreuzlingen Abbey is an Augustinian monastery featuring prominent Baroque architecture situated near Lake Constance. The complex includes a church dedicated to Saints Ulrich and Afra, along with adjoining residential quarters, service buildings, and cultivated gardens.
History
The monastery was founded in 1101 and gradually became an important religious and academic center in the region. It gained further prominence when it sheltered Pope John XXIII during the Council of Constance from 1414 to 1418.
Culture
The abbey served for centuries as a hub for scholarship and learning, with monks actively copying and preserving texts within its walls. Today, visitors can sense how knowledge was gathered and passed down through the generations in these spaces.
Practical
The site welcomes visitors with guided tours that provide access to the church interior, library, and gardens. Information materials are available in German, French, and English to help plan your visit.
Did you know?
The name derives from a fragment of the True Cross supposedly brought from Jerusalem by Saint Conrad in the 10th century. This relic attracted pilgrims for centuries and transformed the location into an important destination for religious journeys.
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