Kloster Merten

Kloster Merten is an architectural monument featuring a Romanesque basilica with two towers surrounded by walls. The complex was expanded around 1909 with a neo-baroque building that includes an orangery, which remains a notable structure on the grounds today.

The monastery was first documented in 1217, founded by Countess Mathilde von Sayn as an Augustinian convent. In 1582, it merged with a nearby convent, creating a unified religious organization.

The monastery church shows late Romanesque style and holds the graves of regional noble families from centuries past. The space reveals the connection between this religious community and local aristocracy during the Middle Ages.

The complex operates as a care facility today, though visitors can access the park and orangery where a cafeteria serves refreshments. The grounds are generally most welcoming during regular weekday and weekend hours when visitors are expected.

Hidden on the grounds is a structure called the Gloriette, an optical illusion building designed as a viewpoint overlooking the Sieg River. This decorative feature offers visitors an unusual perspective over the water and surrounding landscape.

Location: Eitorf

GPS coordinates: 50.76570,7.39704

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05