Marienthal Abbey Church, Seelbach bei Hamm, Germany

Marienthal Abbey was a Franziscan monastery established in the early 15th century. The new church was built in 1494-1503. The current church appearance dates from 1839.

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Wolfgang Strunk (2 years ago)
A place of silence where you can find inner peace again

Trustinmyself One (2 years ago)
The place of rest, which unfortunately is not treated as such, the door there is slammed again and again. What's not so nice is that the main portal closes automatically, what if someone forgets the time?

Kornelia (2 years ago)
We caught a quiet day, it was beautiful ❤️

Angela Hermes (3 years ago)
Was very nice with a walk in sunny autumn weather. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed.

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