Deutschordenskommende St. Ägid , Regensburg, Medieval monastery in Regensburg, Germany.
The Deutschordenskommende St. Ägid is a four-wing, three-story building with a hipped roof directly connected to the Ägidien Church, forming a unified complex. The structure displays features from multiple periods, ranging from its medieval origins to additions made in the 18th century.
The Teutonic Order established this monastery in 1210 under Duke Ludwig I and operated it continuously until its dissolution in 1809. The addition of Rococo rooms between 1720 and 1726 reflects a period of prosperity and growing importance for the site.
The site is named after Saint Aegidius and retains its religious character in the attached church, even though its primary function changed long ago. Visitors can still sense this spiritual connection when walking through the complex.
The building now serves as a retirement home and is not regularly open to visitors, though the attached church is typically accessible. You can view the complex from the street and learn more about its history from the city tourism office.
During 1980 renovation work, workers uncovered Gothic wall paintings hidden beneath a false floor that had remained untouched since medieval times. These hidden artworks provide a rare glimpse into the original decoration of the monastery.
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