Mariastern Abbey, Banja Luka

Name: Mariastern Abbey
Address: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#9 among attractions in Banja Luka

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Mariastern Abbey is a Trappist abbey in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated near the country's second largest city Banja Luka. It consists of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the monastery of Trappist monks. It is the only Trappist monastery in Southeastern Europe. At the beginning of the 20th century, with 219 monks, the Abbey was the largest Trappist abbey in the world; today it is the smallest, with only two monks. ()

Local name: Opatija Marija Zvijezda Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 44°48'23"N, 17°13'29"E

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Banja Luka Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Mariastern Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banski Dvor, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Kastel, Banja Luka City Stadium.

2.8 miSW
Palace, Art gallery, Specialty museum
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2.9 miSW
Church
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3.2 miSW
Forts and castles
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2.4 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Banja Luka City Stadium, Banja Luka
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3.3 miSW
Mosque
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2.9 miSW
Art museum, Event space, Museum
Museum of Modern Art of Republika Srpska, Banja Luka
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2.6 miSW
Church
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2.7 miS
Market, Shopping
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2.9 miSW
Synagogue
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Library
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Universities and schools
University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka
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