Klosterruine Allerheiligen, Germany, BW
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Tante.Hossi
N 48° 32.250 E 008° 11.656
32U E 440523 N 5376357
This is the Klosterruine Allerheiligen (ruins of the Monestary of Allerheiligen) located in Allerheiligen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
Waymark Code: WMFA8D
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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This is the Klosterruine Allerheiligen (ruins of the Monestary of Allerheiligen) located in Allerheiligen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.

In 1192 a first wooden church was built at this place.

Large fires, in 1470 and 1555, had already destroyed parts of the church. Finally in 1804 a large fire destroyed most of the buildings. In 1816 the ruins were sold for demolition and used as a quarry for stone and scrap for churches.

The ruins of the monestary can be visited 24/7/365 - always.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Kloster Allerheiligen

Address:
Kloster Allerheiligen
Oppenau, BW Germany
77728


Religious affiliation: Premonstratensian

Date founded/constructed: 1192

Web Site: [Web Link]

Status of Use: Abandoned Ruin

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