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Oct 9, 2017 · Waldsassen Abbey (Abtei Waldsassen) is a Cistercian nunnery, formerly a Cistercian monastery, located on the River Wondreb, in the Bavarian region known as the Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate). In the Holy Roman Empire Waldsassen was an Imperial Abbey.
You are here: Germany > Bavaria > Tirschenreuth District > Waldsassen. Waldstetten in the Upper Palatinate is famous for its 12th century abbey with a church, library, garden, and Goethe monument. There's also another Baroque church which you'll see on a historical walking tour.
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- The Bibliotheksaal (Library) at Waldsassen in The Upper Palatinate
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Tourist-Info Waldsassen, Johannisplatz 11, 95652 Waldsassen, tel 09632-88-160. Most Mondays at 10 am and Fridays at 3 pm, visitors are welcomed in the Waldsassen tourist office with a short video and free glass of Sekt (sparkling wine) or a coffee.
The Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen(Abbey Basilica), Basilikaplatz 6, tel 09632-1387, is a Baroque masterpiece worth a detour. The original church and monastery were severely damaged during the 15th and 16th centuries and almost completely destroyed during the Thirty Years’ War. Following the return of the Cistercians to Waldsassen in 1661, the decision ...
In the adjacent Waldsassen monastery, the main sight is the marvelous Bibliotheksaal(Library), Basilikaplatz 2, tel 09632-920-025. It was completed in 1726 and in the transition style from High Baroque to Rococo. The frescoes of the Waldsassen Library are by Karl Hofreiter but the true artistic highlight is the wood-carved atlantes by Karl Stipt. T...
Welcome to Waldsassen, a charming destination in eastern Germany. Situated at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains and surrounded by picturesque forests and hills, this town offers a unique combination of natural and cultural experiences.
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With vigour and trust in God, Abbess Laetitia and her fellow sisters have transformed the half-ruined monastery of Waldsassen into a jewel. Those who come there for a time-out feel as safe as they are inspired within the ancient walls. A story by Anja Keul, photos by Angelika Jakob
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