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MonasteryZell (Mosel)
Minoritenkloster Merl (Zell)
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The former Minorite Monastery in Merl, a district of Zell an der Mosel, is a historical building in Rhineland-Palatinate. It represents the long tradition of monastic life in the region and stands today as a testament to past eras.
History+
The founding of the Minorite Monastery in Merl dates back to 1447. It was established by the Minorites, a branch of the Franciscan order, and served as a spiritual center for centuries. Following the secularization in 1802, the monastery was dissolved, and the buildings were repurposed.
Location+
The monastery is situated in Merl, a district of Zell an der Mosel, within the Cochem-Zell district. This region is part of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany and is renowned for its picturesque landscape along the Moselle river.
On site+
The former monastery buildings are now privately owned and are used as a residential house. Parts of the original architecture are still discernible, bearing witness to the monastery's former significance.
Nearby+
- Burghaus Merl (Castle, approx. 331 m away)
- Klapperburg (Castle, approx. 559 m away)
- Schloss Zell (Castle, approx. 1585 m away)
- Burghaus der Herren Boos von Waldeck (Manor house, approx. 1871 m away)
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