Historic monument
MonasteryBurghausen
Ehemaliger Meiereihof des Zisterzienserklosters Raitenhaslach
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Once an economic outpost of the Cistercian monastery of Raitenhaslach, this historic dairy farm now stands as a protected monument in Bavaria. Located in Braunau am Inn, Upper Austria, it provides insight into the agricultural organization of medieval monasteries.
History+
The origins of the former dairy farm are closely linked to the Cistercian monastery of Raitenhaslach, which utilized it as part of its economic operations. Such farms were crucial for supplying the monastery with food and other goods, forming an essential component of monastic self-sufficiency. The Cistercians were renowned for their efficient agriculture and the management of their extensive properties.
Location+
The dairy farm is situated in Braunau am Inn, a town in Upper Austria. Although the town is in Austria, the monument falls under Bavarian heritage protection, highlighting its cross-border historical significance.
On site+
Today, the former dairy farm is protected as a historical monument, representing a piece of agricultural history. Its architecture and structure reflect the functional requirements of a monastic economic establishment.
Nearby+
- Wanghausen Castle (Castle, approx. 1437 m away)
- Burghausen Castle (Castle, approx. 1896 m away)
- Mautnerschloß (Castle, approx. 1933 m away)
- Town House of the Lower Bavarian Dukes (Residence, approx. 2183 m away)
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Location: 48.1546, 12.8036