Benediktinerinnenkloster Schaaken, Medieval Benedictine monastery ruins in Lichtenfels, Germany
The stone remains of the monastery stand between Goddelsheim and Immighausen, featuring preserved walls of the former convent building and church foundations.
Founded in 1189 by Reichsabtei Corvey, the monastery relocated to Schaaken in 1223 and operated until 1591, when it transformed into a Protestant women's foundation.
The monastery served as an educational and spiritual center for noble women, with many abbesses coming from the Waldeck family lineage.
The archaeological site contains informational panels explaining the monastery layout, with guided tours available through the local tourism office in Lichtenfels.
Above the current barn door, visitors can observe an original medieval gargoyle head, while the eastern section contains the historical cemetery.
Location: Lichtenfels
GPS coordinates: 51.19970,8.83530
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:30
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