Michaeliskloster, Rostock
Facts and practical information
Michaeliskloster is a monastery building in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It was a home to the Brethren of the Common Life, and hosted major printing and bookbinding of the late Middle Ages. In April 1942, after British bombing raid completely burned the monastery, it was in ruins. The eastern section was restored in the 1950s and the United Methodist congregation transferred to it. The historic exterior back of the west wing was retrofitted in 1994 with reproduced form bricks and other special-sized bricks which were adapted to the character and physical properties of the original bricks. In the present day, the University of Rostock Library houses its special collections in Michaeliskloster. ()
Ortsamt 6 (Nördliche Altstadt)Rostock
Michaeliskloster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Petrikirche, Rostocker Hof, Marienkirche, Zoological Collection Rostock.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Michaeliskloster?
How to get to Michaeliskloster by public transport?
Tram
- Lange Straße • Lines: 1, 4, 5, 6 (6 min walk)
- Neuer Markt • Lines: 1, 4, 5, 6 (6 min walk)
Bus
- Lange Straße • Lines: F1 (6 min walk)
- Steintor IHK • Lines: F1, F2 (6 min walk)
Ferry
- Schnickmannstraße • Lines: Fähre Gehlsdorf - Schnickmannstr (11 min walk)
- Kabutzenhof • Lines: Fähre Kabutzenhof - Gehlsdorf (27 min walk)
Train
- Rostock Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)
- Rostock Parkstraße (30 min walk)