Kloster Marienstein

The monastery complex includes a church, residential buildings, and economic structures arranged around a central courtyard along Rebdorfer Street in Eichstätt.

Founded in 1460 by Prince-Bishop Johann III von Eych, the monastery initially accommodated six young women from the bourgeoisie who desired to lead a spiritual life.

The church features a late Gothic winged altar from 1520, decorated with relief figures of Saint Barbara and Saint Margaret on its exterior panels.

The monastery buildings extend along Rebdorfer Street on the western side, with the south wing following the garden path near the Altmühl River.

The diary of Prioress Klara Staiger, written during the Thirty Years' War, serves as a valuable source for regional historical documentation.

Location: Eichstätt

Address: Klosterhof 1,Klosterhof 2,Klosterhof 3,Klosterhof 4,Klosterhof 5,Klosterhof 6,Klosterhof 8,Klosterhof 10,Klosterhof 12,Rebdorfer Straße 71,Rebdorfer Straße 73,Rebdorfer Straße 73 a,Rebdorfer Straße 75 a,Rebdorfer Straße 77

GPS coordinates: 48.89303,11.16299

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:30