Remains or repurposed buildings
MonasteryCochem
Augustinerinnenkloster (Martinsklause) Cochem
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The former Augustinian convent of Cochem, known as Martinsklause, is a historic sacred building in Rhineland-Palatinate. It represents a piece of medieval monastic culture and is nestled in the charming landscape of the Cochem-Zell region.
History+
The precise founding history of Martinsklause is not extensively documented, but it once served as an Augustinian convent. This religious community shaped the spiritual and social life of this location for centuries before the monastic complex was dissolved during secularization. Over the centuries, the convent experienced various phases of development and transformation.
Location+
The former convent is situated in Cochem-Zell, a region in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Its location along the Moselle is characteristic of the scenic beauty of this area, which is defined by vineyards and historic structures.
On site+
Today, the remnants or repurposed buildings of Martinsklause bear witness to its former significance. The complex is a testament to the past and invites visitors to explore the history of the site.
Nearby+
- Reichsburg Cochem (castle, approx. 423 m away)
- Kloster Ebernach (sacred building, approx. 1725 m away)
- Burgruine Winneburg (castle ruin, approx. 1997 m away)
- Burgruine Coraidelstein (castle ruin, approx. 3428 m away)
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Location: 50.1460, 7.1660