historic relic
MonasteryRoggenburg
Pumpenhaus des ehemaligen Klosters Roggenburg
The Pump House of the former Roggenburg Monastery is located in Neu-Ulm, Bavaria, and stands as a testament to the historical infrastructure of the once significant monastery. It is now a protected monument and represents a part of the technical equipment essential for the operation of the facility.
History+
The origins of Roggenburg Monastery date back to 1126/1130, when it was founded. For centuries, it was an active monastic institution, dedicated to Mary, John the Baptist, and Augustine. Its existence as a monastery concluded in 1802 with the secularization, an event that affected many ecclesiastical establishments in Bavaria and led to the dissolution of the monastery.
Location+
The Pump House is situated in the city of Neu-Ulm in the federal state of Bavaria, in southern Germany. The region is characterized by its rural landscape and proximity to the Danube River.
On site+
Today, the Pump House is designated as a listed building in Bavaria. It serves as a historical relic, commemorating the former importance of Roggenburg Monastery and its technical provisions.
Nearby+
- Roggenburg Monastery (castle, approx. 310 m away)
- Roggenburg Castle (castle, approx. 466 m away)
- Biberachzell Castle (castle, approx. 4811 m away)
- Obenhausen Castle (castle, approx. 5447 m away)
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