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Dießen Abbey
The Dießen Monastery, a former Augustinian Canons Regular foundation, is situated in the Landsberg region of Bavaria, Germany. It is renowned for its extensive history and architectural significance.
History+
The origins of Dießen Monastery date back to its foundation around 1015. Dedicated to Our Lady, the monastery evolved over many centuries. In 1803, the monastery was dissolved as part of the secularization process.
Location+
Dießen Monastery is located in Dießen am Ammersee, a municipality in the district of Landsberg am Lech in Bavaria, Germany. It stands at an elevation of approximately 587 meters above sea level.
On site+
The former monastic complex now houses the St. Vinzenz Monastery of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Parts of the economic courtyard, including the former monastery mill and guest rooms, still bear witness to its past monastic use.
Nearby+
- Monastery complex of the former Augustinian Canons Regular Abbey, now St. Vinzenz Monastery of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (approx. 53 m away)
- Southern wing of the economic courtyard belonging to the former Augustinian Canons Regular Abbey, with the former monastery mill and former guest rooms of the abbey (approx. 103 m away)
- Hofmark 4 (approx. 161 m away)
- St. Alban Monastery (approx. 1629 m away)
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