Aggsbach Charterhouse

Aggsbach Dorf, Austria

Aggsbach Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in Aggsbach Dorf. The monastery was founded in 1380 by Heidenreich von Maissau. It was dissolved in 1782 in the reforms of Emperor Joseph II. The premises were mostly converted for use as a castle, except for a few portions which were incorporated into the parish priest's farm. The monks' cells and the cloister were demolished. The Carthusian church, with the addition of a tower, remains as the parish church.

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Address

Aggsbach-Dorf 46, Aggsbach Dorf, Austria

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Details

Founded: 1380
Category: Religious sites in Austria

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mehrab Moradi (3 years ago)
Beautiful old church

Kaido J (5 years ago)
Well kept, take time for the museum

Mehrab Moradi (5 years ago)
Has Beautiful old church

Alexander Lirsch (6 years ago)
Besonders zu empfehlen ist die Schmiedevorführung in der alten Schmiede der Kartause.

Arnold Lengauer (6 years ago)
400 Jahre lang war die Kartause geistliches Zentrum von Aggsbach und Umgebung. Gegründet 1380 durch Heidenreich von Maissau wurde das Kloster Eigentümer von mehreren Herrschaften in Niederösterreich (darunter Purgstall, Seiterndorf, Großmugl, Külb, Kühbach und Strohdorf). Die Aufhebung erfolgte 1782 durch Kaiser Joseph II. und die Anlage wurde zu einem Schloss umgewandelt. Dabei gingen der Kreuzgang und der Zellentrakt verloren. Heute bestehen noch ein Kartäusermuseum, die Pfarrkirche und ein Veranstaltungszentrum.

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