The Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch fulfils the conditions of authenticity through the preserved buildings themselves, in particular through the “Königshalle”, which still represents the best …

Lorsch Abbey World Heritage Site in the heart of the town of Lorsch: background information, hands-on activities, guided tours, museum education and more

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lorsch Abbey – halfway between Darmstadt and Worms – is a place of concentrated cultural history. Traces lead back from this site to a chequered past …

In 1991, Lorsch Abbey was the first monument in Hesse to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The international community thus recognized the significance of the former …

The Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch are rare surviving monuments of the era of Charlemagne. The Abbey, its gatehouse and the Altenmünster date from about 764 CE. Its “Königshalle” …

Jul 10, 2024 · Welcome to our comprehensive guide for visitors exploring the historical sites of Abbey (Kloster) and Altenmünster (Old Monastery) of Lorsch, Germany. This magnificent …

The visitor can learn about the history of scientific archaeology on site by means of old photographs and receives an introduction to the history and significance of the scriptorium and …

Lorsch Abbey is one of the most significant buildings from the era of Emperor Charlemagne, Charles the Great. One of its most famous features is its extraordinary Gate Hall, also known …

In 1071, the Lorsch mother monastery, now called Altenmünster, was established as a provostry, and finally, around 1130, the Neuburg am Neckar monastery, also near Heidelberg, may have …

The abbey, together with its monumental entrance, the famous 'Torhall', are rare architectural vestiges of the Carolingian era. The sculptures and paintings from this period are still in …

Nov 6, 2020 · Since the last 50 years, excavations and research are happening to understand the place better and in 1991, Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch were listed together as UNESCO …

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch are a World Heritage Site in Hesse, Germany. It is one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian Empire. It was founded in 764 by Count …

Many people are unaware that the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lorsch Abbey consists of two core zones: the site where the abbey was founded, Altenmünster Abbey on the River …

The Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch are a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lorsch, Germany. It is recognized by UNESCO as one of few and rare surviving monuments from the …

In 764, the Robertian family began establishing a small monastery between two arms of the Weschnitz River, which was later known as Altenmünster. Just three years afterwards, the …