Franziskaner, Franciscan monastery in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.
Franziskaner is a monastery complex in Schwäbisch Gmünd featuring a Gothic church with later Baroque modifications. The interior displays frescoes depicting Saint Francis's life and showcases artwork spanning multiple artistic periods.
The monastery was founded in 1222 and became a significant religious center in the region. After 1809 it transformed into a Catholic community and administrative facility.
The monastery's church contains artwork by J. Wannenmacher and represents the architectural evolution from Gothic to Baroque styles in southern Germany.
Today the site houses Catholic institutions including the St. Francis parish office and counseling services for the deanery. Visitors will find a peaceful location with religious significance accessible during regular hours.
In 1736 the monastery founded a school that eventually became the Gymnasium Schmalzgrube and shaped regional education. This founding reveals how the monastery influenced learning beyond its purely religious role.
Location: Schwäbisch Gmünd
Inception: 1222
GPS coordinates: 48.80020,9.79934
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24
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