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Kloster Hof, Medieval monastery complex in Hof, Germany

The Kloster Hof consists of a Franciscan monastery and Clarissan convent located on the banks of the Saale River in Bavaria, near the Czech border.

The monastery received permission to sell indulgences for financial support through a document from Archbishop Erich of Magdeburg dated May 13, 1292.

The monastery church featured one of the first organs in Franconia and contained a high Gothic choir, demonstrating the advanced architectural styles of medieval Germany.

Parts of the original complex now function as administrative offices for social work and include a cafe open to visitors.

The Hussite invasion of 1430 forced monks to flee with their possessions, leading to the complete destruction of the monastery before its reconstruction.

Location: Hof

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.32130,11.91500

Latest update: March 17, 2025 17:56

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