Frauenstift Geseke

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Frauenstift Geseke, Religious monastery in Geseke, Germany.

The Frauenstift Geseke monastery contains a cloister featuring architectural elements that reflect medieval German ecclesiastical construction techniques and design principles.

Established in the 10th century, the Frauenstift Geseke served as a religious community for canonesses until its disestablishment in 1823 following societal changes.

The monastery complex includes the church of St. Cyriakus, which maintains preserved artifacts that document the daily activities of religious women throughout centuries.

Visitors can locate the monastery at coordinates 51.6396°N and 8.51178°E, with local transportation options available from the center of Geseke.

The monastery's preserved documents reveal detailed accounts of educational and social support programs that the canonesses provided to women in the surrounding community.

Location: Geseke

GPS coordinates: 51.63960,8.51178

Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:40

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