Kloster Lorsch
Kloster Lorsch
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Beeing a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, the concept around the former Imperial Abbey offers various perspectives on its history and research projects. With the redesign in 2014, the Lorsch World Heritage Site was expanded by two areas of education and research: the Lauresham Laboratory and the Exhibition Depot "Zehntscheune".
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,927 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Plenty of buildings to walk around - only the visitor centre/museum was open. Massive stone wall surrounds it with gates that lock after 5pm. There is a garden behind one of the buildings which is worth a look. The altenmunster and old tobacco building which can be walked to is worthy of attention.
Written March 14, 2020
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,575 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
This abbey became a UNESCO World Heritage Site quite early, in 1991, which in itself speaks of its importance for European culture. It is one of the few surviving Carolingian monuments in Europe. The abbey once had one of the richest libraries in the empire of Charlemagne (part of it later moved to the Palatine Library in Heidelberg). The symbol of the recognition of the Lorsch Cluster was the immunity granted by Charlemagne, i.e. the right to choose the abbot independently of the powerful bishops of Mainz and Würzburg. In the following centuries, the monastery lost its independence, and after the Reformation, it was closed altogether in 1564. Little remains of the complex: the Royal Hall, a fragment of the basilica and parts of the monastery wall. A pleasant surprise was the free entrance and a nice souvenir shop with a very friendly owner.
Written November 6, 2023
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Thomas Ozbun
Vicenza, Italy982 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
A Unesco world heritage site, the Imperial Abbey used to be one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian Empire. Now mostly in ruins, there are some parts of the building remaining which are some of the best examples of pre-Romanesque Caroligian architectural style. Originally built in the 8th century, the building had maintained its style more or less unchanged until the Thirty Years War when the Abbey, together with many other towns around was pillaged and left to ruins by the Spanish and then later by the French. What remains is the entrance hall called Aula Regia, built in the 9th century and the foundations of the church building itself.
Written February 4, 2019
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,739 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This is the ruins of a Monastery built by the Carolingian empire during the 8th century.
What is left here is the front facade of the abbey and a structure of the church. They are very well maintained and the architecture is rather unique. If you like historical architecture, this is the place to be.
What is left here is the front facade of the abbey and a structure of the church. They are very well maintained and the architecture is rather unique. If you like historical architecture, this is the place to be.
Written March 17, 2019
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Matthias W
Vienna, Austria538 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Founded in Carolingian time at its peak time the monastery owned a huge area of land and used to be a major force to be reckoned with. Nowadays only the gatehouse remains to tell about this glorious times. For those who enjoy old frescoes remains of those can be seen on the upper floor, which can be visited in a guided tour. Unfortunately only a stub of the church and the enclosing walls remain of the rest. The outside is one of the unique Carolingian examples of the transition between older roman style type of buildings going towards the middle ages.
For those who don't care about frescoes the old town square is nice too and the gatehall can be seen from the outside and might be easy to stop if going or coming from Frankfurt e.g.
For those who don't care about frescoes the old town square is nice too and the gatehall can be seen from the outside and might be easy to stop if going or coming from Frankfurt e.g.
Written January 7, 2019
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Hans S
Waalre, The Netherlands37 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Amazing building with no fully completed survey of heritage and meaning. Must see. Only entrance via guide. Lorsch is a splendid small village not far from Frankfurt and Heidelberg
Written August 8, 2018
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TinaQ
Moscow, Russia1,869 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We visited the place solely because it's on the UNESCO WHS list. The area itself is very pleasant and peaceful. Grounds are smallish, quick to walk through. On weekends, there are locals having a picnic or just walking around. There's apparently a museum nearby, we came after opening hours and didn't see it.
Written July 27, 2017
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gourmet_ou_gourmand
Manchester, UK249 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
A UNESCO world heritage site, and rightly so. This is one of the landmarks of the region and realla a must-see. And it is for free. Located just off two of the main motorways, it is worth to have a stop to see the Torhalle. And also the museum located right besides it is worth a visit.
Written April 6, 2017
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Patricia M
Charleston, SC39 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The grounds and restored building were interesting, but the museum was closed. A gift shop nearby had some nice souvenirs, but don't go just for the Abbey. Most of the area is private and buildings are closed to the public.
Written February 3, 2017
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nuboy
San Francisco, CA309 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
My friend and I arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage site on a public holiday. It was also raining lightly, so there were not a lot of visitors. We enjoyed a good walk around town. There are constructions / renovation of the abbey and we didnt get to go to the "king's room".
Written November 5, 2016
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