Augustinerchorherrenstift Beyharting, Augustinian monastery in Tuntenhausen, Germany
Augustinerchorherrenstift Beyharting is a monastery complex in Tuntenhausen with a church featuring detailed Rococo decorations created by Johann Baptist Zimmermann in the 18th century. The stucco work and frescoes throughout the buildings display the craftsmanship and expense invested during this period of expansion.
The monastery was founded in 1130 and became home to Augustinian canons who worked there for centuries. A significant development occurred in 1221 when the Tuntenhausen parish was incorporated, extending the community's influence across the region.
The monastery served as a gathering place for learning and spiritual life in the region. Visitors can still sense how important this community was for education and religious practice over many centuries.
The site now contains a kindergarten, museum, and parish center, which means some areas may have limited access depending on activities. Guided visits can be arranged by contacting the Parish Office at Augustinerweg 5 in Tuntenhausen-Beyharting.
The Gothic cloister contains Renaissance frescoes from 1565 that have survived remarkably well over the centuries. Despite the monastery's near-complete closure during the 1802 secularization, these paintings in the cloister remained protected and intact.
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