Cultural monument
MonasteryÜberlingen
Schwesternsammlung in der Brüderherberge Überlingen
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The Sisters' Collection in the Brothers' Hostel Überlingen, a historic monastery in the Bodenseekreis, Baden-Württemberg, is a testament to medieval sacred architecture and monastic life. Its foundation in the 14th century significantly shaped the religious landscape of the region.
History+
The origins of the Sisters' Collection date back to 1331, when the foundation stone for the monastery was laid. Over the centuries, it served as a center for monastic communities and played a role in the spiritual development of the Lake Constance region.
Location+
The monastery is situated in Überlingen, a town in the Bodenseekreis in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its geographical position on Lake Constance contributed to the monastery's significance in the region.
On site+
Today, the Sisters' Collection in the Brothers' Hostel Überlingen bears witness to its long history and offers insights into past eras of monastic life. The building complex is an important cultural monument.
Nearby+
- Gunzoburg (residence, approx. 194 m away)
- City fortifications Überlingen-Franziskanertor (city fortifications, approx. 207 m away)
- Reichlin-von-Meldegg-Haus (residence, approx. 486 m away)
- Rauenstein Castle (castle, approx. 1544 m away)
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