Rural Folk High School
MonasteryRoßleben-Wiehe
Zisterzienserinnenkloster Donndorf
The former Cistercian nunnery of Donndorf, a cultural monument in Thuringia, is located in the Kyffhäuser district. The complex, built in the Baroque style, is a testament to medieval monastic culture and subsequent transformations.
History+
The first documented mention of Donndorf Monastery dates back to 1308. It was founded as a Cistercian abbey for nuns and was dedicated to Saints Peter, Paul, and Lawrence. The monastery existed until its dissolution and secularization in 1541, in the course of the Reformation.
Location+
Donndorf Monastery is situated in the eponymous district of the municipality of Roßleben-Wiehe in Thuringia, Germany. It lies at an elevation of approximately 171 meters above sea level, nestled within the Kyffhäuser landscape.
On site+
The historic buildings of the former monastery are now a protected cultural monument. The complex underwent extensive renovation between 1994 and 1996 and has been used as a rural folk high school since 1996.
Nearby+
- Nausitz Castle (Castle, approx. 2432 m away)
- Schönewerda Manor House (Manor House, approx. 3228 m away)
- Rabenswald Castle Ruin (Castle, approx. 4900 m away)
- Cistercian Nunnery Roßleben (Monastery, approx. 4930 m away)
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