The Capuchin Monastery in Peine was founded in 1669. The convent was dedicated to the patronage of the Holy Angels and belonged to the Capuchin Order. For over a century and a half, the monastery shaped the religious and cultural life of the locality until its dissolution in 1829 during the secularization.
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Kapuzinerkloster Peine
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The Capuchin Monastery Peine, a historic monastic complex, is situated in the town of Peine in Lower Saxony. It represents a significant testament to the history of religious orders in the region.
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The former monastery is located in the town of Peine, which is situated in the federal state of Lower Saxony, Germany. The town is part of the Hanover region and lies in the northern foothills of the Harz mountains.
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Following its dissolution in the early 19th century, the monastery was repurposed. Today, the structural remains or successor buildings are integrated into the urban landscape of Peine, bearing witness to the former presence of the Capuchin Order.
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- Rosenthal Manor House (manor and estate house, approx. 3943 m away)
- Schwicheldt Manor House (manor and estate house, approx. 4932 m away)
- Abbensen Manor House (manor and estate house, approx. 6693 m away)
- Collegiate Church of St. Cäcilia, Ölsburg (monastery, approx. 7168 m away)
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