The Johanniterkommende Hassel was founded in 1681. During this period, construction of the complex began, which played an important role for the Order of St. John for centuries. The commandery served as an administrative and economic center for the order and shaped the religious and social life in its surroundings.
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Johanniterkommende Hassel
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The Johanniterkommende Hassel in North Rhine-Westphalia is a historic monastery whose origins date back to the late 17th century. It represents a significant testimony to the history of the order in the region.
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The former monastery is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, a federal state in western Germany. Its precise geographical classification places it in the region that today belongs to the urban area of Gelsenkirchen.
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The current use and condition of the Johanniterkommende Hassel are not specified in detail, but the complex continues to bear witness to its historical significance as a former monastery of the Order of St. John.
Nearby+
- Leythe Castle (Gelsenkirchen) (Castle, approx. 2115 m away)
- Berge Castle (Gelsenkirchen) (Castle, approx. 2956 m away)
- Crange Ruin (Herne) (Ruin, approx. 4470 m away)
- Herten Castle (Castle, approx. 5076 m away)
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