Katharinenkloster

The red brick Gothic complex spans multiple wings around a central courtyard, featuring preserved medieval architectural elements from its original 13th-century construction.

Founded in 1223 by Franciscan monks, the monastery served as a center for medical care until 1543 when the Protestant Reformation led to the expulsion of monks.

The monastery transformed through centuries from a religious institution to an almshouse, orphanage, correctional facility, and eventually became the University of Music and Theatre.

The facility now hosts regular concerts, opera performances, and theatrical productions by students and faculty of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock.

The monastery structure incorporates remnants of an ancient Wendish castle beneath its foundations, connecting medieval religious architecture with pre-Christian history.

Location: Rostock

Inception: 1223

GPS coordinates: 54.09150,12.14440

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:08