Dominikanerorden in Warburg

The Dominican monastery in Warburg is a complex of two separate buildings on a hillside, featuring Gothic architecture and traditional religious structures. The site includes both residential and working spaces for the monks as well as areas for instruction and spiritual services.

The Dominican Order was invited to Warburg in 1281 by Bishop Otto von Rietberg and initially settled near the Old Town Church. The community later built its own facilities and remained in the city for more than 700 years before departing in 1993.

The monastery served as a center for scholarly exchange and religious instruction throughout its long presence in the city. The Dominican community shaped the intellectual life of Warburg for centuries.

Today the buildings serve different purposes, with one section housing the Gymnasium Marianum and another used by the Syrian Orthodox Monastery of St. Jacob. This dual use makes exploration interesting, as you can see various religious and educational functions sharing the same historic grounds.

Upon their departure in 1993, the Dominican community presented a rare 1485 Bible printed by Hans Grüninger to the city museum. This gift symbolized their farewell after more than seven centuries in Warburg.

Location: Warburg

GPS coordinates: 51.48700,9.14849

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10