Protestant Lutheran parish church
MonasteryFeuchtwangen
Kollegiatstift St. Maria, Feuchtwangen
The former Collegiate Church of St. Mary in Feuchtwangen, located in Bavaria near Ansbach, was once a significant religious center. Its long history dates back to the Carolingian era and continues to shape the townscape today.
History+
The origins of the monastery of St. Mary in Feuchtwangen date back to the late 8th century. Initially founded as a Benedictine monastery, it was dedicated to the Savior. In the course of its history, it developed into a collegiate church under the patronage of Mary. The monastery was dissolved and secularized in 1563 during the Reformation. The former collegiate church has since served as the Protestant-Lutheran parish church.
Location+
The former monastery is situated in Feuchtwangen, a town in the Ansbach district in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
On site+
The former collegiate church is now used by the Protestant-Lutheran congregation as a parish church.
Nearby+
- Former Monastery Brewery, Inn (Monastery, approx. 77 m away)
- Jagsheimisches Schlößchen (Castle, approx. 116 m away)
- Thürnhofen Castle (Castle, approx. 4975 m away)
- Dürrwangen Castle (Castle, approx. 7817 m away)
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