Clarissenklooster Eindhoven

The Clarissenklooster Eindhoven is a red brick monastery building in the Delft School style, surrounded by walls and set near a river. The complex is currently being converted into an accommodation and dining facility.

The building was designed in 1953 by architect Kees de Bever to replace an earlier estate cleared for road construction. This new construction marked a shift in how the site was used.

The monastery bears the name of Saint Clare, a 13th-century companion of Saint Francis whose teachings centered on simplicity and prayer. These principles still shape how the place looks and feels to visitors today.

The monastery is easily reached by paths that run along the river side and connect to external walkways. Visitors should allow time to explore the walls and surroundings without rushing.

Student associations and local guilds maintain a tradition of leaving sausages at the monastery gate as an offering to Saint Clare. This custom shows how local communities keep connections to holy figures through everyday, practical gestures.

Location: Eindhoven

Architects: Kees de Bever

GPS coordinates: 51.42443,5.47058

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11