Prüfening Abbey

The Prüfening Monastery was founded in 1109 by Bishop Otto I of Bamberg as a Benedictine abbey. The consecration of the monastery church of St. George took place in 1119, as evidenced by the Prüfening consecration inscription. Monks from Hirsau settled the monastery under the leadership of the first abbot, Erminold. In the 12th century, an extensive monastic library developed, comprising about 300 works. The monastery played an important role in the settlement of other monasteries such as Banz and Münchsmünster. Between 1189 and 1803, the monastery secured the right to ferry across the Danube, whose revenues were a significant source. During the Thirty Years' War, it served as quarters for Bavarian troops. Around 1700, an astronomical tower was erected, which was later rebuilt. In the course of secularization, the monastery was dissolved in 1803, and the buildings were sold. From 1952, Father Emmeram of Thurn and Taxis inhabited the complex and attempted to revive monastic life, but without success.

The former Prüfening Monastery is located on the western outskirts of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany, at an altitude of approximately 352 meters above sea level.

Since 2002, the former monastery buildings have been used as a Montessori primary and secondary school. In 2011, the buildings of the former orangery were renovated and converted into a crèche and kindergarten. The monastery church with its historical artworks remains accessible.

• Kloster Sankt Fidelis (Monastery, approx. 2337 m away)
• Württembergisches Palais (Castle, approx. 3083 m away)
• Dominikanerinnenkloster Heilig Kreuz, Regensburg (Monastery, approx. 3153 m away)
• Dominikanerinnenkloster (Monastery, approx. 3156 m away)