Augustiner Chorherrenstift, Herreninsel

Name: Augustiner Chorherrenstift
Address: Altes Schloss 3, Herreninsel, 83209, Germany
Telephone: +49 8051 6887400

#2 among attractions in Herreninsel

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Herrenchiemsee Monastery is a former Augustinian canonical monastery on the island of Herrenchiemsee in Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria. The monastery church served as the cathedral of the diocese of Chiemsee from 1216 to 1807, while the Augustinian canons of this monastery formed the cathedral chapter. After secularization in Bavaria, the monastery buildings were transformed into the Old Herrenchiemsee Palace.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°52'2"N, 12°23'49"E

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Altes Schloss 3Herreninsel 83209 Germany

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+49 8051 6887400

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Nearby attractions include: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Prienavera, Bootsverleih Stöffl, Chiemsee.

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Museum, History museum, Baroque architecture
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