historic monument
MonasteryMemmingen
Ehemaliges Bräuhaus des Kreuzherrenklosters
The former Brewhouse of the Crosier Monastery in Memmingen, Bavaria, stands as a protected monument, bearing witness to the order's historical presence in the Upper Swabian city. It represents a remarkable example of monastic economic architecture, blending harmoniously into the urban landscape.
History+
The history of the building is inextricably linked to the Crosier Monastery that once resided in Memmingen. As a brewhouse, it served to supply the monastery with beer, a crucial staple and economic factor in earlier centuries. Its existence points to the comprehensive self-sufficiency and economic activity of religious communities.
Location+
The building is situated in the historic city of Memmingen, located in the Bavarian administrative district of Swabia. Memmingen is renowned for its well-preserved old town and its central position in Upper Swabia.
On site+
Today, the former brewhouse is protected as a historical monument in Bavaria and forms an integral part of the city's cultural heritage. Its historical significance as part of a monastery remains evident.
Nearby+
- Palais Herman (Residence, approx. 284 m away)
- Fuggerpalais (Residence, approx. 339 m away)
- Antoniterkloster Memmingen (Sacred building, approx. 380 m away)
- Memmingen City Fortification (City fortification, approx. 595 m away)
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Location: 47.9860, 10.1834