Couvent de Gössweinstein

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Couvent de Gössweinstein, Baroque monastery in Gößweinstein, Germany.

The monastery features high-vaulted ceilings, ornate stonework, and precise architectural details characteristic of German religious buildings from the eighteenth century.

Originally constructed in 1739 under Prince-Bishop Friedrich Carl von Schönborn, the monastery changed from Capuchin to Franciscan order through its evolution.

The monastery maintains regular religious services and ceremonies, contributing to the preservation of traditional Catholic practices in the Franconian region.

Guided tours of the monastery operate from Tuesday to Sunday between April and October, with special arrangements available for large groups.

The monastery houses a collection of religious manuscripts and artifacts dating from the 1700s, documenting Bavarian monastic practices.

Location: Gößweinstein

Inception: 1739

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.77010,11.33710

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:13

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