Kloster Georgenthal

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Kloster Georgenthal, Cistercian monastery ruins in Georgenthal, Germany

The remains of Kloster Georgenthal include three-nave halls, a cloister, and foundations of the original basilica with rectangular choir from 1250.

Founded in 1142 by Count Sizzo III von Schwarzburg-Kevernburg, monks from Morimond Abbey established this religious center in Thuringia.

The monastery remained a center of religious life until 1525, when the German Peasants' War resulted in its pillage and near-total destruction.

Visitors can explore the excavated foundations, which were uncovered between 1840 and 1906, revealing the monastery's architectural layout.

A preserved rose window design from the monastery, representing its finest architectural element, is now displayed at the local history museum.

Location: Georgenthal

Inception: 1142

GPS coordinates: 50.82890,10.65920

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:14

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