Fulda monastery, Fulda

Name: Fulda monastery
Address: Fulda, Germany

#10 among attractions in Fulda

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The Abbey of Fulda, from 1221 the Princely Abbey of Fulda and from 1752 the Prince-Bishopric of Fulda, was a Benedictine abbey and ecclesiastical principality centered on Fulda, in the present-day German state of Hesse. ()

Local name: Kloster Fulda Coordinates: 50°33'14"N, 9°40'18"E

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Fulda Germany

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Fulda monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fulda Cathedral, Church of St. Michael, Stadtschloss, St. Mary's Abbey.

~40 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Fulda Cathedral, Fulda
1 min walk • Fulda Cathedral, a majestic baroque-style church, stands at the heart of the German city of Fulda. This grand cathedral is not only a key religious site but also an architectural marvel that attracts numerous visitors each year.
~310 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
Church of St. Michael, Fulda
2 min walk • St. Michael's Church in Fulda, Hesse, is considered to be the oldest replica of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Germany, built in the Carolingian architectural style on behalf of abbot Eigil in the years.
~1150 ftE
Forts and castles, Palace, History museum
Stadtschloss, Fulda
6 min walk • The baroque Fulda City Palace was built between 1706 and 1714 by Johann Dientzenhofer as the residence of the Fulda prince abbots and later the prince bishops.
~1340 ftE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Abbey, Fulda
7 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a Benedictine nunnery in Fulda, Hesse, Germany. The St. Mary's Abbey was founded in 1626. The first decades were very troubled as a result of the Thirty Years' War: the sisters often had to flee from enemy troops and the abbey was looted several times.
~1460 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Blasius, Fulda
8 min walk • The Catholic city parish church of St. Blasius in Fulda was built between 1771 and 1785 in the Baroque style according to the plans of the Jesuit brother Johann Andreas Anderjoch. It is the home of the inner city parish of St.
0.7 miNW
50°33'32"N • 9°39'32"E
Tümpelgarten, Fulda
17 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
0.4 miSE
Church
Heilig Geist, Fulda
11 min walk • The Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit in Fulda was built between 1729 and 1733 as a hospital church on the site of its 13th-century Gothic predecessor. The high altar is dedicated to the 3rd person of the Most Holy Trinity, the right side altar to...
1 miNE
Universities and schools
Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Fulda
26 min walk • Fulda University of Applied Sciences is located in the city of Fulda, within the Fulda district of Hesse, southwest Germany. Formerly known as Fachhochschule Fulda, it was founded as the fifth state University of Applied Sciences in Hesse in 1974.
~1860 ftSE
Town, Baroque architecture, Universities and schools
University of Fulda, Fulda
9 min walk • The University of Fulda, was founded in 1734 by Adolphus von Dalberg and existed until 1805. Most of the students and professors were Catholic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fulda monastery?

Nearby attractions include Fulda Cathedral, Fulda (1 min walk), Church of St. Michael, Fulda (2 min walk), Stadtschloss, Fulda (6 min walk), St. Mary's Abbey, Fulda (7 min walk).

How to get to Fulda monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fulda monastery:

Bus

Dom • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 (2 min walk)
Am Kronhof • Lines: 2, 4 (3 min walk)

Train

Fulda (15 min walk)