Paulinerkloster

The Dominicans, also known as Preaching Friars or “Pauliner” in Braunschweig, received permission to build a monastery in 1294. This was granted through the intercession of King Adolf of Nassau and Duke Albrecht II, despite resistance from the city council and clergy who viewed the mendicant orders as competition. In 1307, the Dominicans acquired a plot of land on Bohlweg, opposite Dankwarderode Castle. The settlement in this central location by Duke Albrecht II is interpreted as a political strategy to strengthen his influence in the burgher cities. Despite initial difficulties and opposition from the council, which even interrupted construction, the project proceeded with papal approval in 1310. In the same year, the Paulinerkloster was officially incorporated into the North German province of Saxonia. The Dominicans were active in pastoral care and also managed the school of St. Catherine's Church. In 1343, Bishop Albrecht of Halberstadt consecrated the High Gothic hall church. It featured thirteen altars, some donated by guilds, indicating close ties to urban corporations. Following the introduction of the Reformation, the Dominicans left the city in 1528 at the instruction of the council.

The monastery was located in the city of Braunschweig in Lower Saxony, Germany.

The original monastery building was used as an armory from the early 18th century until 1867, and later as a museum. In 1903, the main building was demolished. Only the “Paulinerchor” remains and was relocated to St. Aegidien Church in 1906.

• Braunschweig Palace (palace, approx. 472 m away)
• Braunschweig Cathedral (sacred building, approx. 546 m away)
• Dankwarderode Castle (castle, approx. 595 m away)
• Richmond Palace (palace, approx. 2162 m away)