Kloster St. Pauli Brandenburg

Kloster St. Pauli is a Dominican monastery built from red brick in Brandenburg an der Havel, showing regional medieval construction techniques with Gothic features. The complex includes a three-nave church, monastic buildings, and courtyards dating to the Middle Ages.

The site originated in 1286 when a margrave gave his former residence to the Dominican Order, establishing the monastery on this land. Over centuries, it became an important religious and educational center for the city.

The monastery now houses an archaeological museum that displays regional finds and tells the story of Brandenburg across different periods. Visitors experience how the building serves the community as a place of learning and discovery today.

The complex sits centrally in Brandenburg an der Havel and is easily reached on foot from the city center. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the buildings and museum collections thoroughly.

A notable feature is the medieval choir window with Christian symbols and patterns, among the oldest preserved church windows in the city. This window displays the artistic craftsmanship of that era.

Location: Brandenburg an der Havel

Inception: 1286

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

GPS coordinates: 52.40630,12.56300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42