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Nonnberg Abbey (German: Stift Nonnberg) is a Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria. Founded c. 712/715 by Saint Rupert of Salzburg, it is the oldest continuously existing nunnery in the German-speaking world.
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The nuns at Nonnberg Abbey sing not only in The Sound of Music. In fact, they sing Gregorian chants every morning at 6.45 am in the abbey church. FAQs Nonnberg Abbey. Where is Nonnberg Abbey? Nonnberg Abbey. Nonnberggasse 2, 5020 Salzburg. What is the connection between Nonnberg Abbey and The Sound of Music? Can Nonnberg Abbey be visited?
Every morning at 6:45 am, on Sundays and public holidays at 7 am, as well as in the evening, the sounds of the singing nuns from the nuns' choir resound in the collegiate church of Nonnberg. Sung vespers to listen to: weekdays 4:45 pm, Saturdays 5 pm, Sundays and public holidays 4:30 pm, before public holidays 4 pm - subject to change!
- Nonnberggasse 2, Salzburg, 5020, AT
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Nonnberg Nunnery aka Abbey was founded between 713 and 715 and is considered to be the oldest nunnery in the World that existed with no interruptions. The official founder of the nunnery is St. Rupert, but he transferred the responsibility to his sister St. Erentrudis.
Sep 12, 2015 · Amazing if you are lucky enough to hear the nuns singing from the Abbey - Review of Stift Nonnberg, Salzburg, Austria - Tripadvisor. Stift Nonnberg. 433 Reviews. #18 of 267 things to do in Salzburg. Sights & Landmarks, Sacred & Religious Sites.
- Nonnberggasse 2, Salzburg 5020,, Austria
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What to See at Nonnberg Convent. The large Nonnberg Convent includes the Church of St. Maria Himmelfahrt (Late Gothic, rebuilt 1464-1506), the cloisters, a hall, the nuns' cells, a refectory (dining hall), the old abbey, St. John’s Chapel, and the Pieta chapel.
