Karmelklooster - Drachten NL - Abbeys, Convents and Monasteries on Waymarking.com

Until August 6, 1993, the Carmel monastery is in use as a monastery of the Discalced Carmelites.
Architect Arjen Witteveen designed this first and contemplative Frisian monastery in 1935 in carrel-shaped after medieval examples with a courtyard garden and a large walled castle garden.

The facade looks austere, but inside the building has a surprisingly intimate atmosphere, also through the cloisters and vistas to the gardens.

Karmelklooster Drachten is a unique location in Friesland for meetings, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, weddings, guided tours, High Tea, reunions, staying overnight with a group or a mourning ceremony.

The Carmel Monastery is also a Dutch National Monument.
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Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Karmelklooster Address: Burgemeester Wuiteweg 162 Drachten, Friesland Netherlands 9203 KP Religious affiliation: Discalced Carmelites. Date founded/constructed: 1936 Web Site: [Web Link] Status of Use: Converted to Other Use

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