Seligenthal abbey, Cistercian nunnery in Landshut, Germany.
Description
Seligenthal is a Cistercian monastery in Landshut featuring a church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The interior displays fine stucco work from the early 18th century, making it a significant example of baroque architecture in Bavaria.
History
The monastery was founded in 1232 and served as a burial site for the Wittelsbach family for centuries. Its baroque interior decoration came in the 1730s and shaped its appearance to the present day.
Culture
The monastery's name refers to the blessed valley where the nuns built their community, signaling a place of spiritual fulfillment. It served as an educational center where women could pursue learning and contribute to intellectual life in ways uncommon for their era.
Practical
The monastery houses an educational campus today with kindergarten and multiple school levels, making it active as a learning community. Visitors should note that the grounds remain primarily in use as an educational institution.
Did you know?
An older chapel within the complex called the Afra Chapel predates the main church building and holds rare wooden figures inside. This small chapel continues to serve a spiritual purpose today, offering a glimpse into the site's original layout.
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