Saint Mihiel Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Saint-Mihiel, France.
The stone abbey features a grand church with ribbed vaults, pointed designs, and an extensive cloister complex surrounded by monastic buildings.
Founded in 701 by Count Wulfoald and his wife Adalsinde, the abbey moved to its current location near the Meuse River around 820 under Abbot Smaragde.
The Benedictine library, established during the Merovingian period, contains 8,700 books and 74 manuscripts, representing centuries of accumulated knowledge.
The abbey now functions as a sacred art museum, established in 1998, displaying religious artifacts and precious metalwork from the surrounding region.
The chapter rooms preserve original architectural elements, including an 18th-century staircase with decorative wrought iron railings designed by local craftsmen.
Location: Saint-Mihiel
Inception: 8 century
Founders: Wulfoald
GPS coordinates: 48.88911,5.54171
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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