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The Island of Reichenau/ The Monastic Island. Lake Boden is located in southern Germany close to the Swiss border. A long tree-lined road stretching from the lakeshore leads to the Island of Reichenau. …More
The Island of Reichenau/ The Monastic Island.
Lake Boden is located in southern Germany close to the Swiss border.
A long tree-lined road stretching from the lakeshore leads to the Island of Reichenau.
Reichenau means Blessed land and the entire island with its monasteries are inscribed as a World Heritage.
The island served as an important base of the Order of Saint Benedict during medieval times.
This is St. Peter and Paul Church built in the 12th century.
The wall painting surrounding the altar is a rare example of early Romanesque fresco painting.
At the beginning of the medieval period the island was also a centre of Central European art. These are the remains of the former Benedictine Abbey and the Church. Located at the centre of the island, they are the largest buildings in town and have a strong medieval monastic presence. Founded in the 8th century, a total of 25 religious buildings were built on the island. The Franks introduced Christianity to the people of this predominant …More
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