Banz Abbey

The white limestone walls of Banz Abbey rise above the Main River valley, featuring a church with elliptical interior spaces and curved lines.

Countess Alberada of Schweinfurt and Count Hermann established this monastery in 1070, which remained active until its secularization in 1803.

The abbey contains notable artworks, including ceiling frescoes by Melchior Steidl and sculptures created by Balthasar Esterbauer in the church interior.

The Hanns Seidel Foundation now operates the abbey as a conference center, offering guided tours of the historical buildings and Egyptian collections.

The abbey church, completed in 1719, utilizes a series of connecting ellipses instead of traditional right angles in its architectural design.

Location: Bad Staffelstein

Inception: 11 century

Architects: Anselm Franz von Ritter zu Groenesteyn

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Kloster Banz

Website: http://klosterbanz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.13247,11.00105

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49