MonasteryFeldkirch

Dominican Abbay Feldkirch

Abbey

The Dominican Convent Feldkirch, also known as the Convent of the Annunciation, is a monastic complex in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg. It is located in the Altenstadt district and is connected by an adjoining wing to the Dominican Church of the Annunciation, which now serves as a parish church.

History+

The convent's existence is documented since the first half of the 15th century. From 1551, the nuns belonged to the Dominican Third Order, and since 1640, they have practiced as Dominican Second Order nuns with enclosure. The current convent building was constructed in 1634 and expanded between 1679 and 1681.

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