Knechsteden Abbey

Dormagen, Germany

Knechsteden Abbey is a former Premonstratensian abbey in Dormagen, since the 1890s a house of the Spiritans. It was founded in 1130, and in 1138 building began on the church, which was created a basilica minor in 1974.

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Address

Knechtsteden 9, Dormagen, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1130
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Josef May (3 years ago)
wonderful Romanesque monastery

ncku16howard (4 years ago)
Nice place. You still can walk around, visit the shop and church now.

dimitra stamatopoulou (5 years ago)
Although the place is really big, there is nothing special to see. It is a good alternative for a short walk near by

Diane Holmes (6 years ago)
Wonderful place, ideal for functions.

Lorcan Flynn (6 years ago)
Best place to go for a walk in Lee is Neuss.

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