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Karmeliten Abbey
The Carmelite Monastery in Bamberg, Bavaria, is a historic complex situated at an elevation of approximately 263 meters above sea level. It is distinguished by its long history and architectural evolution over centuries, making it a significant cultural monument of the city.
History+
The history of the Carmelite Monastery began in 1273 with its foundation. For centuries, it served as a spiritual center for the Carmelite Order. The monastery was dedicated to Saint Lawrence. In the course of secularization, the monastery was dissolved in 1803, marking a break in its long monastic tradition.
Location+
The monastery is located in the city of Bamberg in the federal state of Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on a hill and is embedded in Bamberg's historic urban landscape, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
On site+
Today, the preserved buildings bear witness to the monastery's former importance. Parts of the complex are protected as individual monuments. The former monastery church and the cloister are particularly valuable in terms of art history, reflecting various construction phases from Romanesque origins to Baroque redesigns.
Nearby+
- Former Courtyard of Schlüsselau Monastery, then Büttnerhaus, later Röckelein Brewery, today residential and guesthouse (Monastery, approx. 109 m away)
- Bamberg Cathedral (Cathedral/Dom, approx. 288 m away)
- Old Court Residence Bamberg (Castle, approx. 310 m away)
- Archiepiscopal Palace (Residence, approx. 323 m away)
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