Scots Monastery Constance, Konstanz

#6 among attractions in Konstanz

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Facts and practical information

The Saint James Scots Monastery in Constance was a Benedictine monastery, which, like the other Scots monasteries, was founded by Irish monks in the course of the second phase of the Hiberno-Scottish mission. It was situated to the west of the historic city wall near the banks of the Rhine on what is known today as Schottenstraße. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°39'59"N, 9°10'24"E

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Scots Monastery Constance – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperia Statue, Konstanz Minster, Old Rhine Bridge, Theater Konstanz.

0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Public art
Imperia Statue, Konstanz
14 min walk • In the picturesque city of Konstanz, situated on the shores of Lake Constance, stands the Imperia Statue, a bold and controversial creation by the sculptor Peter Lenk. This striking piece of art has become one of the city's most talked-about attractions, drawing...
~1070 ftSE
Large church with an observation tower
Konstanz Minster, Konstanz
6 min walk • Konstanz Minster or Konstanz Cathedral is a historical building in Konstanz, southern Germany, the proto-cathedral of the former Roman Catholic diocese of Konstanz.
~1230 ftE
Bridge
Old Rhine Bridge, Konstanz
6 min walk • The Old Rhine Bridge at Konstanz spans the Seerhein. It is a combined road and railway bridge. In addition to one track of the High Rhine Railway at kilometer 413.5, it carries the Konzilstraße, the road that connects the borough of Petershausen with the city centre.
~1290 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater Konstanz, Konstanz
7 min walk • The Council of Constance was a 15th-century ecumenical council recognized by the Catholic Church, held from 1414 to 1418 in the Bishopric of Constance in present-day Germany.
0.5 miS
47°39'35"N • 9°10'29"E
Rosgartenmuseum, Konstanz
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.5 miSE
Boat or ferry, Transport
BSB Konstanz, Konstanz
13 min walk • Reederei Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stadtwerke Konstanz GmbH. The company is headquartered in Constance in the district of Constance in Baden-Württemberg.
1 miN
Tower
Bismarck Tower, Konstanz
26 min walk • The Bismarck Tower in Constance, with a height of 22.8 meters, is the highest Bismarck Tower in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the Raiteberg, which is 452 meters above sea level.
~1360 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stadttheater Konstanz, Konstanz
7 min walk • Stadttheater Konstanz is a theatre in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Naturkunde Museum, Konstanz
19 min walk • The Lake Constance Nature Museum is the natural history museum of the city of Constance and is located in the Sea-Life Center building near the Swiss border. The exhibitions of this museum focus on the geological development and nature of Lake...
~1360 ftS
Church
Stephanskirche, Konstanz
7 min walk • St. Stephen's, also St. Stephen's Church, is a former collegiate and parish church in the old town of Constance. It is a three-nave basilica with a lateral tower next to the transition from the nave to the choir. St.
~1800 ftS
Church
Luther Church, Konstanz
9 min walk • Lutherkirche is a church building of the Lutheran Church in Constance on Lake Constance. It stands in the Altstadt district, but outside the historic Old Town, on the eastern edge of the Paradies area, which was developed after the city walls were...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scots Monastery Constance?

Nearby attractions include Konstanz Minster, Konstanz (6 min walk), Wessenburg Gallery, Konstanz (6 min walk), Triumphbogen / Laubebrunnen, Konstanz (6 min walk), Old Rhine Bridge, Konstanz (6 min walk).

How to get to Scots Monastery Constance by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scots Monastery Constance:

Bus

Schottenplatz • Lines: 1, 12, 14, 2, 3, 9A, 9B (2 min walk)
Laube / Niederburg • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Konstanz • Lines: Fähre (13 min walk)

Train

Konstanz-Petershausen (14 min walk)
Konstanz (14 min walk)