Kloster Lorch, Benedictine monastery in Lorch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Kloster Lorch is a Benedictine monastery at the narrowest point of the Rems Valley, featuring a Romanesque basilica with a central nave and a preserved round structure. The buildings cluster together and define the valley with their stone facades and distinctive window openings.
The monastery was founded in 1102 as a burial place for the Staufer family and a center for learning. Over centuries it became an important religious and cultural site in the region.
The monastery has a historical garden displaying medieval plants and traditional layouts. The site shows how Benedictine monks lived and worked within these walls for centuries.
The site can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, with opening times from 11 AM to 6 PM during warmer months. During colder seasons expect reduced hours.
The monastery holds a tomb of the Staufer family with surprising international connections, including the resting place of a daughter of a Byzantine emperor. This family burial chamber reveals links to distant powers and dynasties.
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