Prüll Charterhouse, Religious heritage complex in Regensburg, Germany.
Prüll Charterhouse is a religious complex featuring a Romanesque hall church and preserved monastic buildings in Regensburg. The site now sits within the grounds of the University Hospital Regensburg, blending medieval architecture with contemporary medical use.
The complex originated in 997 when Bishop Gebhard I and his brother Rapoto founded a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Vitus. In 1484 it transformed into a Carthusian monastery with support from Duke Albert IV, marking a shift in its monastic character.
The charterhouse was a place of silent contemplation where monks lived in individual cells and gathered only for communal prayers. This form of monastic life shaped the character of the place and determined its spatial layout.
The site is located within an active hospital and therefore has limited public access. Visitors should inquire in advance about which areas of the grounds can be entered.
The original stained glass windows from the monastery were relocated to the Bavarian National Museum in Munich, where they are now displayed for the public. This relocation preserved the precious artworks from damage that would have resulted from the site's conversion.
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