Himmelspforte Wyhlen, Medieval monastery in Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany.
The Himmelspforte Wyhlen monastery complex sits at 305 meters elevation, featuring a Baroque chapel and overlooking the Hochrhein valley.
Founded in 1303 by siblings Berta and Anna von Nollingen, the monastery became a commandery of Bellelay Abbey in 1406 and underwent major reconstruction in the 18th century.
The monastery chapel contains significant Baroque decorations and maintains a statue of Mary, while the entrance displays a 'B' crest representing its connection to Bellelay Abbey.
The former monastery now functions as a residential nursing home for 30 residents, with recent renovations including a winter garden and expanded communal areas.
During World War II, the monastery housed 50 workers constructing Westwall bunkers and temporarily served as a hospital from April 1943 to December 1944.
GPS coordinates: 47.55374,7.69282
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:51
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