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Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by the counts Hartmann and Otto von Kirchberg. The counts offered monks of St. Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest lands near the river Iller, which the monks used to found a filial institution. In 1099, the first buildings were consecrated.
- Christian Wiedemann
- Benedictines
- 1093
- Baroque
Wiblingen Abbey became a residence for Duke Henry Heinrich, brother of Frederick I of Württemberg. In the 1840s, the former abbey became part of the Federal Fortress Ulm and was used, since 1848, as infantry barracks. Only then, the convent building surrounding the abbey church was finished.
- Schloßstraße 36, Ulm, Germany
Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by Counts Hartmann and Otto de Kirchberg. Throughout the Middle Ages, the abbey became famous for its school activities and its strict adherence to the rule of St. Benedict, which made it a stronghold of the Benedictines in Germany.
Wiblingen Abbey stands as a testament to the grandeur of Baroque architecture, a masterpiece nestled in the heart of Ulm, Germany. Founded in 1093 by the Benedictine order, the abbey has a rich and storied history, serving as a center of religious devotion, learning, and community for centuries.
Wiblingen Monastery and its church represent the final masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Upper Swabia. The interior of the library is considered to be one of the finest examples of Rococo architecture.
In 1714, under the leadership of Christian Wiedemann, a grandiose reconstruction of the complex was started, turning it into an impressive baroque masterpiece. The church was restored in neoclassical style. The famous library was also designed by Wiedemann and completed in 1744.
Visitors can admire spaces such as the magnificent library and the imposing church, and participate in numerous events held in this historic setting. Despite its impressive significance and beauty, the Wiblingen Monastery is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
