Kloster Heiligkreuztal

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Kloster Heiligkreuztal, Cistercian monastery in Altheim, Germany.

The monastery contains a network of corridors, halls, and religious chambers, featuring detailed stone carvings and architectural elements from different periods.

Founded in the medieval period, this monastery became a center of religious education and manuscript production under the guidance of Cistercian nuns.

The monastery museum displays ecclesiastical art collections, including sculptures, paintings, and artifacts that document the development of religious art in Upper Swabia.

Visitors can access the monastery grounds daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available in German and English through advance reservation.

The monastery houses an extensive collection of medieval manuscripts and features a garden containing medicinal herbs cultivated according to traditional monastic practices.

Location: Altheim

GPS coordinates: 48.13580,9.40333

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:06

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