Appenzell Monastery

Appenzell, Switzerland

A first convent for women in Appenzell was officially mentioned in 1420/21. In 1613, four Capuchin nuns from Wonnenstein and five from Grimmenstein met with the sisters of the old convent to form a new community in Appenzell. The construction of the monastery church took place in 1619-1621. The monastery was built in 1679-1682.

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Founded: 1420
Category: Religious sites in Switzerland

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Mike Mettler (5 years ago)
Beautiful monastery
Roland Ruckstuhl (5 years ago)
Beautiful church. Currently no residents
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Kate Markovic (6 years ago)
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