Oberalteich Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Bogen, Germany.
Description
Oberalteich Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Bogen featuring a church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul with prominent Baroque design. The buildings combine architectural elements spanning different periods, including a richly decorated Baroque high altar.
History
A count named Frederick of Bogen founded the monastery around 1100 as a religious institution in the region. After a fire in 1245, the buildings were substantially rebuilt under new leadership.
Culture
The monastery takes its name from its original location and served as a center of Benedictine monastic life for centuries. Visitors can still sense the presence of this religious community when walking through the former abbey church.
Practical
The building now functions as a parish church and is open to visitors who want to explore its interior spaces. The best time to visit is outside of service hours, when you can look around without interruption.
Did you know?
The monastery's tombs and monuments were removed in the 1800s and transported to Vilshofen, where they were incorporated into a dam construction project. This unusual reuse reveals how historical relics were adapted for new infrastructure needs.
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Wohnhaus
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Klostermauer
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Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
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Schmiede des ehemaligen Benediktinerklosters Oberalteich
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