Monastery of the Franciscan nuns, Franciscan monastery in Augsburg, Germany.
The Maria Stern monastery in Augsburg is a religious complex with buildings arranged along Sterngasse, beneath which the Lech river flows through the site. The ensemble includes multiple structures, a church with an onion dome, and spaces for both education and communal worship.
Founded in 1258 by two sisters from Augsburg, the monastery grew into an important center of faith and learning. The present church was built in the 1570s and helped establish a design pattern for the city's religious buildings.
The monastery reflects the presence of Franciscan sisters, whose spiritual practices shape daily life within its walls. Visitors can sense this living tradition in the spaces where prayer and education have continued for generations.
The complex is located at Sterngasse 5 in central Augsburg and is easy to reach on foot. Multiple entrances serve the different buildings, though visitors should note that some areas may have restricted access depending on ongoing activities.
The onion domes of the monastery became a template for many other religious buildings in Augsburg and continue to define the city's profile. This architectural feature was later adopted throughout Bavaria and remains a hallmark of regional building tradition.
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