The Augustinian convent in Calw was founded in the late 15th century. Over several decades, it shaped the spiritual and social life of the region. The convent's existence lasted until the mid-16th century when it was dissolved in 1555 during the Reformation.
MonasteryCalw
Augustinerinnenkloster Calw
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The former Augustinian convent in Calw, nestled in the landscape of Baden-Württemberg, bears witness to a past monastic culture. It represents a piece of regional history and offers insights into the religious life of the late Middle Ages.
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The convent grounds are located in the town of Calw in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. It lies at an elevation of approximately 344 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the characteristic landscape of the Northern Black Forest.
On site+
Today, only traces or repurposed structural elements of the former Augustinian convent remain. Its original function as a religious institution is no longer present.
Nearby+
- Benedictine convent (?) Kentheim (convent, approx. 2300 m away)
- Hirsau Monastery (monastery, approx. 2538 m away)
- Altburg Castle Ruin (castle, approx. 2699 m away)
- Dominican convent Altburg (convent, approx. 2957 m away)
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