Former Franciscan Monastery

The monastery's foundation dates back to a donation by the citizen Rumpf from Berching, which was made in 1723 with the approval of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt, Johann Anton I. Knebel von Katzenelnbogen. The first four Franciscans initially occupied a provisional lodging. However, the start of construction for a hospitium in the same year was abruptly halted because the bishop had disregarded the required consent of the Eichstätt cathedral chapter. The neighboring Benedictine monastery of Plankstetten also raised an objection, as it held the patronage rights for the parish of Beilngries. After lengthy negotiations that led to Rome, an agreement was reached. In 1736, the bishop again granted permission, this time with the consent of Plankstetten Abbey. Under Abbot Maurus Xaverius Herbst of Plankstetten (1742–1757), the relationship between the monasteries permanently improved. Around 1800, four to five priests and one to two lay brothers lived in the monastery, which was dissolved in 1806 during the secularization in Bavaria.

The former Franciscan monastery is located in Eichstätt, a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 372 meters above sea level.

After secularization, the monastery building was taken over by the city and initially served as a boys' school. Today, it houses the