Chorruine der ehemaligen Zisterzienser-Abtei Heisterbach, Königswinter, NRW, Germany - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The famous basilica of Heisterbach was begun by Abbot Gerard (1195–1208), and consecrated in 1237 under Abbot Henry (1208–1244). Being built during the period of transition from the Romanesque round arch to the Gothic pointed arch, its style of architecture was a combination of the Romanesque and the Gothic.

Abbey ruins:

Heisterbach, which had large possessions and drew revenues from many neighbouring towns, remained one of the most flourishing Cistercian monasteries until its suppression in 1803. The library and the archives were given to the city of Düsseldorf; the monastery and the church were sold and torn down in 1809, and only the apse with the ruins of the choir remains.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1202 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: roman Catholic Street address of Church: Heisterbacher Str. Königswinter, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany 53639 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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