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Haydau Abbey (Altmorschen)

Haydau Abbey (Altmorschen)
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Kloster Haydau in Altmorschen, located in the Schwalm-Eder district of Hesse, is a former Cistercian nunnery and ranks among the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in the region. Situated at approximately 188 meters above sea level, the complex impresses with its early Gothic architecture and rich history.

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The foundation of Kloster Haydau occurred in 1235, when it was handed over to Cistercian nuns. It was dedicated to Saints Mary and Nicholas. The monastery church, whose origins may trace back to an 8th-century chapel, was completed around 1280 as an early Gothic hall church. By the 14th century, Haydau had developed into a significant spiritual and economic hub. Following the introduction of the Reformation in Hesse, the monastery was dissolved in 1526.

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