The history of the Sackbrüderhaus is closely linked to the Order of the Sack Friars, which spread across Europe in the 13th century. This mendicant order, characterized by its simple way of life and distinctive habit, also established a foundation in Freiburg. No further details about the exact founding period or the specific development of the Freiburg convent have been preserved. However, the Order of the Sack Friars was dissolved in 1274 at the Second Council of Lyon, marking the end of their presence in Freiburg and other locations.
MonasteryFreiburg im Breisgau
Sackbrüderhaus Freiburg
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The Sackbrüderhaus in Freiburg im Breisgau represents the remnants of a former monastery that was once located within the historic urban landscape of Baden-Württemberg. As a testament to past religious communities, it offers insight into medieval monastic culture and its architectural heritage.
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The former monastery is situated in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, a significant metropolis in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The site lies at an elevation of approximately 278 meters above sea level, thus embedded within the urban fabric of the Breisgau Bay.
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Today, only fragments or structural traces of the Sackbrüderhaus remain, indicating its former existence. The exact current use or condition of the remnants is not specified, but they bear witness to the monastery's historical presence in the city.
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- Freiburger Münster (sacred building, approx. 273 m away)
- Palais Haus zum Ritter (residence, approx. 326 m away)
- Palais Sickingen (residence, approx. 403 m away)
- Deutschordenskommende Freiburg (castle, approx. 428 m away)
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