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MonasteryLahr
Kollegiatstift Unserer Lieben Frau Lahr
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The Collegiate Church of Our Lady in Lahr, a historic monastery in the Ortenau region of Baden-Württemberg, stands out for its long history and regional significance. It is a testament to medieval sacred architecture and monastic life.
History+
The monastery was founded in 1259. Over the centuries, it served as an important religious center. The collegiate church was dedicated to Saint Mary and Saint James. In the course of the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved and secularized in 1558, bringing an end to its independent monastic existence.
Location+
The former monastery is located in Lahr, a town in the Ortenau region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its location in the Upper Rhine Plain shaped its development and its connection to regional and supra-regional routes over centuries.
On site+
Today, the architectural remains or successor buildings of the collegiate church are integrated into the urban landscape of Lahr and bear witness to the former presence of the monastery. The exact current use varies depending on the preserved building stock.
Nearby+
- Lahr Castle Ruin (Castle, approx. 114 m away)
- Heiligenzell Castle (Castle, approx. 3400 m away)
- Roman Road Station (Ancient Buildings, approx. 3532 m away)
- Schuttern Monastery (Monastery, approx. 4883 m away)
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