The foundation of the monastery took place in 1475, when construction began for the Augustinian Canonesses B.M.V. This order established a spiritual community here, which co-shaped the religious and cultural life of the place for centuries. The history of the monastery is closely linked to the development of Handschuhsheim.
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Augustinerchorfrauenstift Handschuhsheim
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The Augustinian Canonesses' Monastery in Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim represents a historic monastic building whose origins date back to the late 15th century. It was built for the Augustinian Canonesses B.M.V. and continues to shape the historic townscape.
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The former Augustinian Canonesses' Monastery is located in the Handschuhsheim district of the city of Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 116 meters above sea level.
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The historic buildings of the Augustinian Canonesses' Monastery are still a visible part of Heidelberg's urban landscape today, bearing witness to the long history of the place.
Nearby+
- Haus zum Riesen (residence, approx. 1161 m away)
- Palais Morass (residence, approx. 1479 m away)
- Wormser Hof (residence, approx. 1528 m away)
- Palais Graimberg (residence, approx. 2051 m away)
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