Aegidienkloster

Aegidienkloster is a church complex in Brunswick with monastic buildings, a cloister, and a sanctuary built from regional limestone in medieval times. The entire compound displays Romanesque construction with stone vaults and open courtyards that structure the visitor's path.

Duke Henry the Lion founded this religious complex in the late 12th century as a major institution for the city. Following the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, it shifted from Catholic to Lutheran use and took on different roles over time.

The cloister displays medieval craftsmanship through its stonework and vaulting that still shapes how people move through the space today. Walking along these passages reveals the quality of local artisan work that endures visibly after centuries.

The buildings now serve as exhibition spaces and venues for cultural events where changing displays show regional history and art. Comfortable shoes are recommended since visiting involves walking through courtyards and the cloister on foot.

Around 1457, Abbot Berthold Meier created one of the earliest maps of Brunswick while documenting the monastery's history and local stories. This sketch ranks among the rare documents from that era showing the city's layout and appearance.