Murbach Abbey

Murbach Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in the Vosges, of which the church with its distinctive twin towers and choir remain standing today. The building displays Romanesque stonework with stone vaults and carved column capitals throughout.

The monastery was founded in the early medieval period and quickly grew into one of the most influential religious centers in the Upper Alsace region. Its power was built on extensive lands and holdings that it accumulated over several centuries.

The abbey served as a spiritual and intellectual hub where monks preserved knowledge and copied manuscripts for centuries. Visitors can still see the cemetery layout, which reflects how monastic life was organized in this place.

The site is located at the edge of the village and is easy to reach on foot, with views of the surrounding Vosges hills. The best time to visit is in fair weather, when the ruins and cemetery grounds can be explored comfortably.

The twin towers are among the earliest vaulted Romanesque structures in the region and showcase advanced building techniques that were rare at the time. These architectural innovations make the building historically and technically noteworthy.

Location: Murbach

Inception: 727

Architectural style: Romanesque art

Address: rue Principale

GPS coordinates: 47.92333,7.15806

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04