Wörschweiler Abbey

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Wörschweiler Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Homburg, Germany.

The stone remains of Wörschweiler Abbey stand on Marienberg mountain, 30 kilometers east of Saarbrücken, displaying medieval architectural elements.

Earl Friedrich of Saarwerden and his wife Gertrud established Wörschweiler Abbey in 1131, which later became affiliated with Villers-Bettnach Abbey in 1171.

The monastery functioned as a center of religious education and manuscript production, influencing the development of surrounding communities through Cistercian practices.

Visitors can access the abbey ruins throughout the year and examine the preserved structural elements that demonstrate 12th-century construction techniques.

The monastery's position on Marienberg mountain provided monks with strategic advantages for agriculture and water management through specialized irrigation systems.

Location: Homburg

Inception: 1130

Website: http://kloster-woerschweiler.de

GPS coordinates: 49.28422,7.30737

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:21

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