Ilsenburg Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Ilsenburg, Germany
The monastery features a three-aisled choir structure within its Romanesque church, which stands at the foot of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt.
Founded in 1003 by the Bishop of Halberstadt, the abbey originated from an imperial stronghold and received additional land grants around Ilsenburg and Osterwieck in 1018.
The monastery joined the Benedictine Bursfelde Congregation in 1464, establishing a community that supported up to 25 monks dedicated to religious practices and education.
Located along the Romanesque Road tourist route, the abbey provides access to hiking trails and natural landscapes of the Harz National Park.
The church contains the oldest preserved three-aisled choir among all German Benedictine religious buildings, completed and consecrated in 1087.
Location: Ilsenburg
Inception: 11 century
Part of: Romanesque Road
GPS coordinates: 51.85983,10.67821
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:32
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