MonasteryHeidelberg

Jesuitenniederlassung Neuburg

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The former Jesuit establishment in Heidelberg, a historic monastic building, impresses with its early 18th-century founding by the Jesuit order. It stands as a testament to Baroque monastic architecture in the Electoral Palatinate and continues to shape Heidelberg's urban landscape.

History+

The Jesuit establishment of Neuburg was founded in 1706. The Jesuit order established a monastery here, which played an important role in the religious and cultural life of the region for decades. The establishment was part of the order's extensive presence in Southern Germany, serving both pastoral care and education.

Location+

The historic monastery is situated in the city of Heidelberg, a renowned university town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies at an elevation of approximately 143 meters above sea level, nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Neckar Valley.

On site+

The former monastic buildings are now part of Heidelberg's urban fabric. Their historic structure has been preserved, bearing witness to the former significance of the Jesuits in the region.

Nearby+
  • Neuburg Abbey (approx. 91 m away)
  • Palais Weimar (approx. 1944 m away)
  • Palais Buhl (approx. 1947 m away)
  • Heidelberg Castle (approx. 2042 m away)

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