The Kamp Monastery, also known as Abbey Kamp, is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was built in 1123 and is one of the oldest monasteries in the country. This structure, built in the Romanesque style, impresses with its architecture and the peaceful charm that permeates the entire complex.
Historically, Kamp Monastery has had a profound significance for the region. Founded as a Cistercian monastery, it played a central role in the religious life of the neighboring communities in the Middle Ages. The monks residing here lived according to the principles of prayer, work, and abstinence. They engaged in agricultural activities, produced wine and beer, and took care of the education of young monks. One of the most notable personalities who lived in the monastery was Engelbert von Berg, an archbishop and Cologne saint of the 13th century. His influence had a lasting impact on the development of the monastery.
Kamp Monastery suffered heavy damage during the Thirty Years’ War, but was restored in the following centuries. During the restoration, it received Baroque-style architectural elements that added additional elegance to the ensemble.
The use of the monastery changed over the centuries. Originally founded as a religious center, it served agricultural purposes in the 19th century and was later used as a school. Nowadays, Kamp Monastery is a center for cultural exchange. It houses a museum that sheds light on the rich history of the monastery and its surroundings. Additionally, cultural events regularly take place here.
Visitors to the monastery can enjoy the impressive architecture and explore the surrounding monastery park, which invites you to linger with its paths for strolling and views of the ruins of the monastery church.
The exact address is:
Kloster Kamp Terrassengaraten
Abteiplatz 10C
47475 Kamp-Lintfort
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The GPS coordinates are:
Latitude: 51.5025679
Longitude: 6.514927
You can find the website at:
https://kloster-kamp.eu/
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License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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