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Lehnin Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Brandenburg, Germany

The red brick monastery features Gothic architectural elements with pointed arches, tall windows, and a central church measuring 70 meters in length.

Margrave Otto I of Brandenburg founded Lehnin Abbey in 1180, making it the first monastery established in the region during medieval times.

The monastery became a Protestant institution during the Reformation in 1542, transforming from a Catholic center into a new religious establishment.

Located 24 kilometers southwest of Potsdam, the monastery complex includes a rehabilitation clinic, nursing home, and educational facilities for visitors.

The Vaticinium Lehninense, a prophetic text attributed to a monk named Hermann, describes future events about Brandenburg's ruling families until the 1700s.

Location: Kloster Lehnin

Inception: 1180

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

Website: http://klosterlehnin.de

GPS coordinates: 52.32028,12.74333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55

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