Červený Kláštor, Medieval monastery in Kežmarok District, Slovakia
Rotes Kloster sits at the base of the Pieniny Mountains and features Gothic architecture with a central church and several connected buildings made of red brick. The complex includes various rooms that once served the daily life of monks.
The monastery was founded in 1319 and originally served as a home for Carthusian monks. In the 18th century, Camaldolese monks took over the site and shaped its later development.
The monastery museum displays objects from monastic daily life, including the plant collection of Brother Cyprian, who studied local herbs and created remedies. His work reflects the practical role the monastery held in the community.
The monastery is located near the Dunajec River and is easily accessible. Visiting works best when you have time to look around and explore the different rooms at your own pace.
The complex houses a protected park called Pieninské lipy with 19 ancient linden trees that have guarded the entrance for centuries. These trees are older than most of the buildings and tell their own story of the site.
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