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Roggenburg Abbey, Premonstratensian monastery in Roggenburg, Germany

The double-towered monastery church stretches 70 meters in length and rises 28 meters high, featuring a cross-shaped layout with detailed Baroque architecture.

Founded in 1126 by Count Bertold von Bibereck, the monastery received imperial status in 1482 and operated until 1802 before its restoration in 1986.

The monastery maintains a grand Baroque organ, constructed by Georg Friedrich Schmahl in 1761, which serves as a centerpiece for religious ceremonies.

The monastery complex includes a training center, museum, devotional shop, and restaurant, offering various educational programs focused on family and environment.

The monastery gardens contain an ivy maze and a specialized herb section with 150 different medicinal plants based on historical gardening practices.

Location: Roggenburg

Inception: 1482

Address: Klosterstraße 7

Website: http://kloster-roggenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 48.27464,10.22808

Latest update: May 22, 2025 23:12

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