Archives of the City Volkach
Museum
MonasteryVolkach-Astheim
Pons Mariae Abbey
The Monastery Pons Mariae, also known as Monastery Marienbrück, is a significant sacred building and the landmark of Astheim, a district of Volkach. As a former Carthusian monastery, it shapes the local landscape near the Main River and now houses a museum and the municipal archive of Volkach.
History+
The history of the Monastery Pons Mariae began in 1409 with its foundation by Erkinger I von Seinsheim, who chose Astheim as a burial place for his family. A former manor, which the Knights of Seinsheim had acquired from the Counts of Castell, formed the basis for the monastery complex. As early as 1410, the convent was recognized by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. In 1440, the priors of the Carthusian monastery gained secular rule over Astheim. Over the centuries, the monastery experienced numerous destructions and reconstructions, particularly during the German Peasants' War in 1525, when it was plundered and devastated. The Thirty Years' War also left its mark. The final dissolution occurred on June 20, 1803, as part of the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss. Subsequently, the property changed hands several times until it was sold to the municipality of Astheim in the 1950s.
Location+
The Monastery Pons Mariae is located in Volkach-Astheim in the district of Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated at an elevation of approx. 198 m above sea level.
On site+
Today, the historic buildings of the former Monastery Pons Mariae house the archive of the city of Volkach and a Carthusian Museum. Visitors can explore the complex and learn about the history of the monastery and Christian image veneration.
Nearby+
- Town fortification Volkach (town fortification), approx. 0.6 km away
- Town fortification Volkach-Oberes Tor (town fortification), approx. 0.7 km away
- Town fortification Volkach-Unteres Tor (town fortification), approx. 0.8 km away
- Hallburg (castle), approx. 1.4 km away
Take Mobile History with you
You are reading this text for free. Premium adds what matters on the road: descriptions read aloud, sites found through your camera, whole regions taken offline.
- Every description, including the ~17,700 Premium sites
- Audio guide: have descriptions read to you on location
- AR finder: see sites through your camera, with distance and bearing
- Unlimited saved sites
14 days free, then from €2.99 a month. Cancel anytime.
Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Mobile Geschichte
This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.
Location: 49.8629, 10.2169