description Schäftlarn Abbey Overview
Schäftlarn Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located south of Munich on the banks of the Isar in Bavaria, Germany, with origins dating to the 8th century. Its Baroque church and monastic complex were rebuilt in the 18th century under the direction of the architect François de Cuvilliés. The abbey was refounded in the 19th century after secularization and continues to operate as an active Benedictine community and educational institution.
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When was Schäftlarn Abbey founded?
Schäftlarn Abbey traces its Benedictine origins to 762, when the priest Waltrich founded the monastery. It stands on the Isar south of Munich in Bavaria.
Who designed the Baroque church at Schäftlarn Abbey?
Construction of the present church began in 1733 under François de Cuvilliés the Elder. Johann Georg Gunetzrhainer and Johann Michael Fischer completed the major building work between 1751 and 1760.
Is Schäftlarn Abbey still a Benedictine monastery?
Benedictines returned to Schäftlarn in 1866, and it became an abbey again in 1910. The complex also operates an educational institution with a state-recognized grammar school, boarding house, and day school.
Which saints is Schäftlarn's abbey church dedicated to?
The abbey church is dedicated to Saint Dionysius and Saint Juliana. Its 18th-century interior is known for Munich Rococo and Baroque work by artists including Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
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