St. Marienstern Abbey

Panschwitz-Kuckau, Germany

The village of Panschwitz-Kuckau is dominated by the huge monastery of St Marienstern. It was founded as a Cistercian monastery in 1248. The current structures mainly date from the 17th and 18th century. The complex contains a Klosterstube (monastery restaurant), a bakery, and a small botanical/herb garden to the south-east open at a small charge.

The small river Klosterwasser runs through the monastery and would have served its water and brewing needs.

Address

Cisinskistraße 35, Panschwitz-Kuckau, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1248
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Jiri (4 years ago)
Beautiful space for relaxing and lunch or dinner. Strongly recommend.

Alek (5 years ago)
Good

Bernd Gotsch (6 years ago)
Top

Syntax Blaster (6 years ago)
Beautiful and peaceful. Clean and simple lodgings.

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