The history of the Provostry of Schwabenheim an der Selz began in 1529 with its foundation. As a Benedictine monastery, it was dedicated to the patronage of Saint Bartholomew. For centuries, it shaped the spiritual and cultural life of the surrounding area. Its existence as an independent monastery concluded with the secularization in 1802.
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The former Benedictine Provostry of Schwabenheim an der Selz, a historic monastery in Rhineland-Palatinate, stands as a significant testament to monastic culture and architecture. Located in the Mainz-Bingen district, it offers insights into the region's religious past.
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The provostry is situated in Schwabenheim an der Selz, a municipality in the Mainz-Bingen district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The region is renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history.
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Today, the remaining structures of the former provostry bear witness to its past significance. Although its monastic use has ceased, the historical buildings and grounds remain an important part of Schwabenheim an der Selz's cultural heritage.
Nearby+
- Stadeck Castle (Castle, approx. 3703 m away)
- Town fortification Ober-Ingelheim-Stiegelgässer Tor (Town fortification, approx. 4142 m away)
- Carmelite Monastery Ingelheimerhausen (Hausen), formerly Augustinian double monastery, Augustinian canonesses' monastery (Monastery, approx. 4229 m away)
- Town fortification Ober-Ingelheim-Ohrenbrücker Tor (Town fortification, approx. 4298 m away)
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