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MonasteryWaldbreitbach
Deutschordenskommende Waldbreitbach
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The Deutschordenskommende Waldbreitbach, a historic monastic complex, is located in Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate. It bears witness to the long history of the Teutonic Order in this region.
History+
The origins of the Deutschordenskommende Waldbreitbach date back to around 1260, when this branch of the Teutonic Order was founded. For centuries, the order shaped religious and social life in the surrounding area. The monastery's existence concluded in 1809 with its dissolution and secularization.
Location+
The monastic complex is situated in the town of Neuwied in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, nestled within the German landscape.
On site+
The former buildings of the commandery are now part of Waldbreitbach's historical heritage and reflect the former significance of the Teutonic Order.
Nearby+
- Deutschherren-Ordenshaus (Residence, approx. 62 m away)
- Kloster Marienhaus (Monastery, approx. 707 m away)
- Burgruine Neuerburg (Castle, approx. 1888 m away)
- Römischer Wachturm 1/8 (Ancient Buildings, approx. 5645 m away)
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