The monastery of Hillesheim was founded by the Augustinian Hermits after the year 1256. Under the patronage of Saint Martin, the community developed over centuries. The monastery existed until its dissolution and secularization in 1802, when it was disbanded during the upheavals of that era.
MonasteryHillesheim
Augustinereremitenkloster Hillesheim
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The former Augustinian Hermits Monastery of Hillesheim, situated in the Volcanic Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate, stands as a historical testament to monastic life. It represents a long tradition of religious communities in this area and offers insights into the Eifel's past.
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The Hillesheim monastery is located in the picturesque landscape of the Volcanic Eifel. This region in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is renowned for its unique geological formations and rich history.
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The current condition and use of the former monastic complex reflect the changes that have occurred since its secularization. The remaining structures bear witness to the monastery's former significance in the region.
Nearby+
- Burgmannensitz Kerpen (castle, approx. 4849 m away)
- Burg Kerpen (castle, approx. 4918 m away)
- Kasselburg Castle Ruin (castle, approx. 5918 m away)
- Niederehe Monastery (monastery, approx. 6447 m away)
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