Reichenbach Abbey

Reichenbach, Germany

Reichenbach Abbey, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin,was founded in 1118 by Markgraf Diepold III of Vohburg and his mother Luitgard. During the Reformation it was looted, and secularised from 1553 to 1669, when it was re-established. It was dissolved again in 1803 during the secularisation of Bavaria. The abbey's property was confiscated by the state and eventually auctioned off in 1820.

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to restore it as a religious house, the site was acquired in 1890 by the Brothers Hospitallers, who established a nursing home for the mentally and physically handicapped. Today there is in addition a special school teaching therapeutic care.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Eustach.-Kugler-Straße 2, Reichenbach, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1118
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Mario Helbing (11 months ago)
Beautifully situated inside impressive.

Ника Фаузель (2 years ago)
Very nice place, special people look very happy

Doris Morina (2 years ago)
Was surprised how nice it is there. Great for a little trip.

Johann Wagner (3 years ago)
Large monastery complex, currently no entry. Still nice to look at from the outside.

Norbert Schmidt (5 years ago)
Good, very nice place!!!

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