Otterberg Abbey Church

Otterbach-Otterberg, Germany

The Abbey Church of Otterberg was founded in 1143 by Cistercians as the abbey church of a daughter abbey of the Eberbach monastery. In the 15th century, the monastery slowly declined. In 1504, and in 1525 during the Peasants' War, the monastery was burned and plundered. At the end of the 16th century, the abbey church began to be used simultaneously by the Catholic and Protestant parishes, but not without causing disputes. In 1708, therefore, a separation wall was built between the two spaces. The choir hall with the transept is now used as the Catholic part, the remaining nave as the Protestant part. In 1979, the wall was removed as part of a major renovation, but the structure of the property was not changed.

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Founded: 1143
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Peter K (6 years ago)
Great church. Great style. Definitely worth a visit
Roxana Negrea (6 years ago)
Holly place! History place (1175)
Corinna M (8 years ago)
Beautiful abbey... the place is also very beautiful....18.11.2017 Otterberg shines....great event....and an organ concert in the abbey ??
Stelios Kontakiotis (9 years ago)
Magnificent and impressive church.
inas Welt (9 years ago)
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