St. Marienstern Abbey, Panschwitz-Kuckau, Germany

The village of Panschwitz-Kuckau is dominated by the huge monastery of St Marienstern. It was founded as a Cistercian monastery in 1248. The current structures mainly date from the 17th and 18th century. The complex contains a Klosterstube (monastery restaurant), a bakery, and a small botanical/herb garden to the south-east open at a small charge.

The small river Klosterwasser runs through the monastery and would have served its water and brewing needs.

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Jiri (4 years ago)
Beautiful space for relaxing and lunch or dinner. Strongly recommend.

Alek (5 years ago)
Good

Bernd Gotsch (6 years ago)
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Syntax Blaster (6 years ago)
Beautiful and peaceful. Clean and simple lodgings.

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