Priesterseminar Limburg, Catholic seminary in Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Priesterseminar Limburg is a complex of buildings constructed between 1929 and 1931 by architects Dominikus Böhm, Hans Rummel, and Christoph Rummel. The site now houses the Diocesan Library of Limburg and serves as a venue for religious and educational gatherings.
The seminary was founded in 1829 following the creation of the Diocese of Limburg in 1827, initially occupying a former Franciscan monastery in the city. The current building complex arose later during the 1930s according to modern architectural designs.
The seminary carries the name of a duke who planned to establish a Catholic faculty at Marburg University. Today visitors experience the place as a site where religious life and modern architecture come together.
The grounds are accessible to visitors at certain times, especially during cultural or religious events. It is advisable to check ahead about current opening times and events to ensure you can view the facilities.
The architects of the building were pioneers of modern church architecture in Germany and shaped the religious construction of their era. The design shows a deliberate connection between functional planning and spiritual space that was unusual for the time.
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