MonasteryBad Langensalza

Deutschordenskommende Schieferhof, Nägelstedt

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The Teutonic Order Commandry Schieferhof in Nägelstedt, Thuringia, was once a significant monastery of the Teutonic Order and stands today as a testament to medieval monastic history in the region.

History+

The history of Schieferhof Monastery began shortly after the year 1222, when the commandry was founded. For centuries, the Teutonic Order shaped the spiritual and economic life at this location. The commandry existed until the early 19th century, before its dissolution in 1809 as part of the secularization.

Location+

The former Teutonic Order Commandry Schieferhof is situated in Nägelstedt, a district of the municipality of Bad Langensalza, in the federal state of Thuringia, Germany.

On site+

The complex of the former commandry still bears witness to its historical importance and its long past as a monastic settlement.

Nearby+
  • Kettenburg (Castle, approx. 2205 m away)
  • Neues Schloss Gräfentonna (Castle, approx. 2256 m away)
  • Wilhelmitenkloster Gräfentonna (Monastery, approx. 2280 m away)
  • Friederikenschlösschen (Palace, approx. 3953 m away)

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