Kloster Heilig Kreuz, Benedictine monastery ruins along Elbe River in Meissen, Germany
The remaining structures include sections of the original church, vaulted rooms in the east wing, and cellars of the north wing at the riverside location.
Margrave Dietrich der Bedrängte established the monastery for Benedictine nuns at the end of the 12th century, relocating it to its current position in 1217.
The monastery functioned as a residential institution for unmarried daughters from noble families and wealthy citizens until its dissolution in 1568.
The Meissen Hahnemannzentrum organization manages the site since 1994, conducting preservation work and maintaining the historical structures.
Archaeological excavations at the monastery complex reveal the architectural transition between Romanesque and Gothic styles in Saxon monastery construction.
Location: Meissen
GPS coordinates: 51.17500,13.45920
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:55
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