Schönau Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Schönau, Germany
The Gothic-style monastery includes the abbey church from 1230, a gateway from 1200, a refectory, and the former Walloon forge building.
Founded in 1142 from Eberbach Abbey, Schönau Abbey served as the burial location for the Staufen family and Counts of Erbach until 1558.
The monastery influenced regional development as the settlement of Schönau grew around its structures, shaping local community patterns through centuries.
The monastery buildings stand at Rathausstraße 13 in Schönau, with preserved structures offering insights into medieval architectural techniques.
After its dissolution in 1558, Huguenot refugees from Wallonia received residence rights and occupied the monastery buildings from 1562.
Location: Schönau
Inception: 1142
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.43590,8.80940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:53
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