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Neuzelle Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Lower Lusatia, Germany, in the historic border region between Lower Lusatia and the March of Brandenburg. It is regarded as one of the most significant Baroque monuments in the North of Germany.
WELCOME TO NEUZELLE ABBEY. experience the baroque marvel of brandenburg. The Baroque marvel on the Oder – the entirely preserved Cistercian monastery in the resort of Neuzelle. Are you planning a visit? Celebrate with us! 750 years – Anniversary year 2018. CLOSE TO HEAVEN.
The historical Abbey of Neuzelle, after being part of this area for 550 years, had been closed down in 1817 by the Prussian king. In August 2017, 200 years later, four Cistercian monks from Stift Heiligenkreuz in Austria, invited by Görlitz's diocesan bishop Rev. Wolfgang Ipolt, were sent out from the Vienna woods to find out if it was viable ...
Founded in 1268 by the Margrave Heinrich von Meißen, Neuzelle Abbey was repeatedly destroyed by the Hussites in the 15th century, but was rebuilt in around 1500. As part of Lower Lusatia, thus belonging to the Kingdom of Bohemia, the majority of the monks that settled in Neuzelle were from Bohemia. In the 17th and 18th century they initiated ...
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May 4, 2022 · Neuzelle Abbey was founded as "Nova Cella" in 1268 by Heinrich the Illustrious, Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia. The aim was to Christianise the recently conquered surrounding Sorbian lands. The first Abbey was built between 1300 and 1330 in typical local Gothic brick style.
Neuzelle Abbey – Close to Heaven Why the Neuzelle monastery is also called "the Vatican of Brandenburg" is immediately apparent when you visit the site and discover its 750-year history. Brandenburg Tourism
The monastery is situated on the eastern edge of the Lieberos plateau in the historical border region between Lower Lusatia and Brandenburg. To the west of the town lies the glacial Schlaubetal, to the north lies Eisenhüttenstadt.
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