Geras Abbey

Geras, Austria

Geras Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1153 as a daughter house of Seelau Abbey by Ekbert and Ulrich of Pernegg. It was and settled by canons from Seelau. Geras Abbey was able to survive the reforms of the Emperor Joseph II and the consequent monastery closures of 1783, and remains in operation to this day.

The abbey church is a Romanesque basilica which was reworked in the Baroque style in the 18th century by the architect Josef Munggenast and the fresco painter Paul Troger. Today the abbey is often used as a venue for classical music recitals.

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Hauptstraße 1, Geras, Austria
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Founded: 1153
Category: Religious sites in Austria

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Leonardo Fleischmann (3 years ago)
Meierhof
Richard Winter (4 years ago)
Lovely place
Dimitar Georgiev (5 years ago)
Nice and peacefull place, must see if somebody is around
CalantheCintra (5 years ago)
Great stop on a trip to ruine Kollmitz. Gardens vere a bit harmed by the late heats, but still very charming.
Nicolas Martin (5 years ago)
Beautiful baroque Abbey with an interesting herbal garden. Not so much to do or see beyond this, but still worth the trip.
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