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Arnstein Abbey

Arnstein Abbey
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Kloster Arnstein, a former Premonstratensian abbey, is situated on the Lahn, near Obernhof and Nassau. The complex, whose origins date back to the 11th century, is today a youth meeting place and is managed by the Arnsteiner Patres.

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The history of the site begins in 1052 with the first mention of Arnstein Castle on the Lahn, which served as the seat of the Counts of Arnstein. In 1139, Ludwig III, the last Count of Arnstein, converted the castle into a Premonstratensian monastery and entered the order himself. His wife subsequently lived as a recluse nearby. King Konrad III confirmed the abbey as immediately subject to the empire in 1145. The monastery church was completed in 1360, incorporating parts from the 12th century.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Kloster_Arnstein_01.jpg

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