The Franciscan Convent near St. Ursula was founded in 1371. Over the centuries, it served as a spiritual center for the sisters of the Franciscan order and underwent various phases of development and change, which are closely linked to the history of Radolfzell and the wider Lake Constance region.
MonasteryRadolfzell am Bodensee
Franziskanerinnenkloster bei St. Ursula, Radolfzell
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The Franciscan Convent near St. Ursula in Radolfzell is a historic sacred building whose origins date back to the late Middle Ages. It stands as a remarkable testament to the monastic history of the region and continues to shape the townscape of Radolfzell.
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The convent is situated in Radolfzell am Bodensee, a town in the district of Konstanz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its location on the Untersee, a part of Lake Constance, defines the geographical context of this historic edifice.
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The current condition and use of the former Franciscan Convent reflect its long history. It is an integral part of Radolfzell's cultural heritage and bears witness to the former significance of monastic life in the region.
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- Austrian Castle (Schloss, approx. 116 m away)
- Radolfzell Castle (Burg, approx. 207 m away)
- Scheffel Castle (Schloss, approx. 2264 m away)
- Möggingen Castle (Schloss, approx. 3804 m away)
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