St. Mary's Abbey Church

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The Benedictine abbey was established in Auhausen probably in the early 12th century. The church was built between 1120-1230 and enlarged in the 16th century. During the Peasants' War in 1525 the  church and abbey were looted and damaged. Since 1531 it has been a Protestant church.

Religious sites in GermanyAll sites in AuhausenSalian Dynasty

Address
Klosterhof 6, Auhausen, Germany

Established
1120

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