Attel Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Wasserburg am Inn, Germany
Attel Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Wasserburg am Inn that comprises a group of stone buildings situated near the river. The complex combines older foundations with Baroque additions and currently houses a residential facility that continues the monastic tradition.
The monastery was founded in 1037 by Count Arnold of Diessen-Andechs and originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Michael. A major fire in 1744 destroyed many structures but led to significant reconstruction that shaped its present appearance.
The monastery displays different building styles that reflect its long history, from early stone structures to later Baroque additions after the major fire of 1744. The spaces and chapels tell the story of generations who prayed and lived within these walls.
The site is easy to view from outside but is now privately owned and functions as a residential facility. Your best option is to take a walk around the exterior and enjoy the view of the structure from the river or surrounding paths.
In the monastery's early period, separate male and female religious communities lived side by side, which was unusual for Benedictine settlements. This arrangement allowed for a more varied form of monastic life within a single complex.
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