Rosenthal Monastery

Eisenberg, Germany

Rosenthal Monastery, today Rosenthalerhof or Kerzenheim, was a Cistercian abbey dedicated to Our Lady. The monastery was founded in 1241 by Count Eberhard IV of Eberstein (former count Eberhard II), lord of the castle to Stauf, and his wife Adelheid of Sayn. Today the roofless church and bell tower remain of monastery.

Address

Rosenthalerhof 23, Eisenberg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1241
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

C. M. (11 months ago)
A very beautiful and interesting place. We hiked from here. A nice point to start from.

Clarkus (2 years ago)
Hard to find. Felt like we may have walked through someone's property to access but otherwise was a very interesting place in a cozy quiet little village

Oliver Jung-Kostick (2 years ago)
Of course, only a little has been preserved, but even THAT is worth it. Good information in the small "museum" building. The few houses around it complete the idyll.

Ralf I. (2 years ago)
Very nice to walk and an interesting history

Andreas Wiegmann (3 years ago)
scenic ruins and interesting tombstones from 800 years ago, donation of €1 per adult is reasonable.

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