Commandry of Mirow

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Commandry of Mirow, Religious community and monastery in Mirow, Germany.

The Commandry of Mirow stands at geographical coordinates 53.2767° latitude and 12.8097° longitude in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, featuring medieval ecclesiastical architecture.

Founded in 1226 by the Knights Hospitaller after receiving land from Lord Borwin II, the Commandry operated as a religious institution until its dissolution in 1552.

The former commandry church, now known as Schlosskirche Mirow, represents the architectural styles of medieval religious structures in northern Germany.

The monastery location connects to multiple lakes through rivers and canals, making it accessible via water routes throughout the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district.

The cross of the Johanniterorden remains incorporated in the town's coat of arms, preserving the memory of the Knights Hospitaller presence.

Inception: 1226

GPS coordinates: 53.27670,12.80970

Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:02

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