Waldsassen, Cistercian abbey in Tirschenreuth, Germany.
Description
Waldsassen is a rural municipality in the Upper Palatinate that spreads across rolling hills surrounded by fields and forests. The town is defined by the large abbey, whose church and connected buildings shape the appearance of the village.
History
The abbey was founded in 1133 and quickly became an important regional center. It later gained the status of an imperial institution, which underscored its significance within the broader Holy Roman Empire.
Culture
The abbey remains central to how locals understand their town's character and attracts visitors interested in religious craftsmanship and spiritual heritage. The wooden figures in the library represent values that have mattered to this region for centuries.
Practical
The town is easy to reach by car and sits close to the Czech border. Visitors should allow time for a leisurely walk through the village to see all the details of the abbey grounds.
Did you know?
The abbey houses ten life-sized wooden figures representing human virtues, carved by an artist named Karl Stilp in the early 1700s. These figures stand in the old library and display remarkable craftsmanship that remains visible today.
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