St. Burchardi Halberstadt

The St. Burchardi monastery complex spans over 9,000 square meters, including workshops, teaching spaces, and an expansive outdoor area in Saxony-Anhalt.

Bishop Burchard I established the monastery in 1186, initially housing Premonstratensians, followed by Templars, before Cistercian nuns occupied it from 1206.

The monastery church currently hosts a musical performance of John Cage's organ piece that began in 2001 and continues until 2640.

The former religious complex now operates as AWZ education center at Am Kloster 1, offering workshops, teaching rooms, and a furniture store.

Three major floods affected the monastery during the 18th century, while Swedish forces abducted the abbess and nuns during the Thirty Years War.

Location: Halberstadt

Website: http://aslsp.org

GPS coordinates: 51.90140,11.04220

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:08