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Hausmadonna und Gartengitter beim Kloster der Armen Schulschwestern, jetzt Amtsgericht

Hausmadonna und Gartengitter beim Kloster der Armen Schulschwestern, jetzt Amtsgericht

District court

In Neustadt an der Waldnaab, a town in Bavaria, a remarkable ensemble can be found that once belonged to the Convent of the Poor School Sisters and now houses the District Court. Particularly noteworthy are a historic house Madonna and the ornate garden gate, both of which are protected as architectural monuments and reflect the rich history of the place.

History+

The buildings that today house the District Court were originally part of the Convent of the Poor School Sisters. This convent significantly shaped the religious and social life in Neustadt an der Waldnaab for a long time. The exact founding period and further details on the development of the order at this location are not available from the provided information, but the preserved elements bear witness to a long presence and use of the area by the sisters. Following the dissolution of the convent or a change of use, the complex was transformed into a district court, with historical features such as the house Madonna and the garden gate being preserved.

Location+

The former convent and current District Court is located in the town of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. The town is situated within the landscape of the Upper Palatinate.

On site+

Today, the building complex serves as the District Court. The house Madonna and the delicate garden gate are preserved and are listed as architectural monuments, which underlines their significance as testimonies to local building culture and history. They thus remain visible elements of the townscape and recall the former monastic use.

Nearby+
  • Friedrichsburg Castle (Castle, approx. 356 m away)
  • New Waldau Castle (Castle, approx. 2730 m away)
  • Burgtreswitz Castle (Castle, approx. 4815 m away)
  • Roggenstein Ruin (Ruin, approx. 5720 m away)

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