The monastery was founded in 1322 when the Minorites, a branch of the Franciscan order, settled in Minden. Over the centuries, the monastery played an important role in the religious and social life of the city. It experienced phases of growth and change, which were closely linked to the development of Minden.
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Minoritenkloster Minden
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The Minorite Monastery Minden, a historic sacred building in North Rhine-Westphalia, bears witness to the long history of the Minden-Lübbecke region. Its origins date back to the early 14th century and continue to shape the cultural heritage of the city of Minden to this day.
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The Minorite Monastery is located in the city of Minden, which belongs to the Minden-Lübbecke district in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is situated in the northeast of the federal state, not far from the Weser River.
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The current buildings and grounds of the former Minorite Monastery reflect its long and eventful history. Parts of the original building fabric have been preserved and bear witness to the former importance of the monastery.
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- Fortress Proviant Magazin (Minden) (Fortress, approx. 397 m away)
- Defensionskaserne (Minden) (Fortress, approx. 591 m away)
- Fortress Reservelazarett (Minden) (Fortress, approx. 706 m away)
- Fortress Offizierskasino Infanterieregiment Nr.15 (Minden) (Fortress, approx. 722 m away)
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