Schönau Abbey, Gemünden am Main, Germany

Schönau Abbey was founded in 1189. It was looted in during the Peasants' War in 1525 and again in 1553. The abbey was closed until 1699, when it was re-established and rebuilt in Baroque style. Today it is an active monastery.

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Marcel Bühner (6 months ago)
A very beautiful and worth seeing monastery church in Schönau (Gemünden am Main).

Eberhard Schüler (7 months ago)
We passed here on our Hammelburg-Gemünden bike tour along the Franconian Saale. A beautiful and worth seeing place for a short break. Unfortunately the brewery was closed.

Markus Liebmann (7 months ago)
The monastery church is beautiful, bright and friendly - one could say sumptuously furnished. Access is via stairs, which makes it somewhat difficult for people with handicaps to reach. There are sufficient parking spaces in the immediate vicinity.

Fabio Brehmer (10 months ago)
Beautiful church! Lots of saints and statues to see. Also a lot of paintings with different motifs. Everything seems very bright and newly renovated! Recommended!

Marie-Luise Faupel (3 years ago)
It is a beautifully kept former convent of Cistercian nuns, if I am not mistaken. The Franciscans are keeping it in tip-top condition. I like the church for it's atmosphere and quiet. A place of pilgrimage. Well worth-while a visit.

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