Ter Apel Monastery, Medieval monastery museum in Westerwolde, Netherlands.
The monastery stands on a forested ridge along an ancient trade route from Münster to Groningen, featuring original architectural elements from multiple centuries.
Founded in 1465 by Pastor Jacobus Wiltingh, the monastery complex included a gatehouse, water mills, parchment facility, bakery, brewery, and guesthouse.
The museum presents exhibitions about monastery life, religious art collections, and two contemporary art galleries within the preserved medieval structure.
Museum admission costs €9.50 for adults, €5.50 for teenagers, €4.50 for children aged 4-12, with operating hours from Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-17:00.
The 200-hectare monastery grounds contain a garden with more than 200 plant species and offer extensive networks of cycling and walking paths.
Location: Westerwolde
GPS coordinates: 52.87623,7.07511
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:50
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