Neustift Abbey, Augustinian abbey and museum in Vahrn, Italy
Neustift is an Augustinian monastery in South Tyrol with a basilica, cloisters, and courtyards that structure the religious space. The complex houses a Baroque library with around 65,000 books and ancient manuscripts, along with a museum displaying artworks from different periods.
The monastery was founded in 1142 by Bishop Hartmann and grew through rights over surrounding parishes during the 13th century. This expansion made it an important religious and economic center of the region.
The abbey takes its name from its Augustinian community and displays artworks and objects reflecting nine centuries of monastic life. Visitors can observe how religious communities worshiped and lived here, from medieval times through the present day.
The museum is open Monday through Saturday and allows time to explore the rooms and collections at a relaxed pace. It is helpful to plan enough time to properly visit the basilica, cloisters, and library.
The monastery operates one of the world's oldest active wineries and produces wine from grapes grown in its Eisack Valley vineyards. This long wine-making tradition is closely linked to the community's history and is one of the site's distinctive features.
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