Kloster Merxhausen, Medieval monastery in Bad Emstal, Germany.
The monastery consists of a three-wing complex with a Gothic church, forming a substantial part of the historical structure still standing today.
Founded in 1213 as an Augustinian monastery by the Lords of Blumenstein at Dörnberg, it initially operated as a double monastery before becoming a nunnery.
The monastery museum displays liturgical objects, manuscripts, and everyday items from monastic life, representing centuries of religious practices and education.
The museum opens on Sundays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available for groups through advance telephone reservation at +49 173 3121949.
In 1533, Landgrave Philipp of Hesse transformed the monastery into a hospital, which later evolved into the Merxhausen State Mental Institution.
Location: Bad Emstal
GPS coordinates: 51.22880,9.26000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:45
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