Kloster Groß Ammensleben

Kloster Groß Ammensleben is a Benedictine abbey in Niedere Börde featuring a church built from rubble stone with Romanesque columns decorated in checkerboard and palmette patterns. The grounds now serve partially as a public gathering space, while the church continues to host Catholic services.

The monastery was founded in 1110 by Count Theoderich II and his wife Amulrada, initially housing Augustinian Canons. Benedictine monks took over the community in 1129.

The monastery forms part of the Romanesque Road in Saxony-Anhalt, serving as the first station on the northern route toward Altmark. Visitors can sense its importance as a historical hub for the surrounding region.

The monastery grounds are easily accessible with free access to the exterior areas and the church for visitors. An information center on site helps guests learn more about the site's history and significance.

The monastery's northwestern tower is the only completed structure from an original four-tower design, topped by a distinctive three-part bell chamber. This unfinished scheme reveals the founders' ambitions that were never fully realized.

Location: Niedere Börde

Part of: Romanesque Road

GPS coordinates: 52.23130,11.51970

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03