Reifenstein Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Niederorschel, Germany.
The stone structures of Reifenstein Abbey stand among green fields, featuring a Baroque church and multiple monastery buildings within a walled perimeter.
Founded in 1162 by Count Ernst of Tonna-Gleichen, the abbey experienced destruction during the German Peasants' War in 1525 and reconstruction between 1737 and 1743.
The monastery transformed into an agricultural school for women from 1900 to 1951, educating students in farming practices and domestic sciences.
The abbey complex now functions as part of Eichsfeld Klinikum hospital, while the main church structure remains in partial ruins.
During its peak in the thirteenth century, the abbey controlled fifty estates in the surrounding region, demonstrating its economic influence.
Location: Niederorschel
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.34667,10.36333
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:03
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