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MonasteryEichstätt
Schotten Abbey
The former Scottish Monastery in Eichstätt, Bavaria, is a historical site housing a remarkable Romanesque Holy Sepulchre Chapel. Situated at an elevation of approximately 403 meters above sea level, it stands as a testament to the long and varied history of monastic life in the region.
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The monastery's origins trace back to 1148/1149, when it was founded as a priory by Benedictine monks from Ireland, known as
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