The origins of Klostermansfeld monastery date back to 1170, when it was founded. It was a convent of the Benedictine order and was dedicated to Saint Mary. For several centuries, the monastery shaped the spiritual and cultural life of its surroundings until it was dissolved and secularized in 1525 during the Reformation.
MonasteryKlostermansfeld
Benediktinerkloster Klostermansfeld
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The former Benedictine monastery of Klostermansfeld, a historic complex in Saxony-Anhalt, bears witness to a long monastic tradition in the Mansfeld-Südharz region.
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The former monastery is situated in the Mansfeld-Südharz region in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
On site+
The current remains or successor buildings of Klostermansfeld monastery reflect its eventful history and are a testament to the former monastic presence.
Nearby+
- Mansfeld Castle (Castle, approx. 2924 m away)
- Collegiate Church of St. George, Mansfeld (Monastery, approx. 3156 m away)
- Altdorf Castle (Castle, approx. 4739 m away)
- Altdorf Ruin (Ruin, approx. 4782 m away)
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