Monuments

Former Franciscan monastery

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The first mention of a congregation here dates back to 1285. In 1321, the name of the monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared for the first time. In the first half of the 15th century, a new monastery was built at the local church. During the Reformation, the monastery was taken over by Protestants and converted into a warehouse and a hospital, and did not return to the Franciscans until 1671. The monks did not enjoy their reclaimed property for long, though, because in 1682 the buildings were destroyed in a fire. The monastery was rebuilt, but in 1783 another fire consumed the roof frame and the residential buildings. Even though it was rebuilt again, in the 19th century the monastery was eventually secularized and turned into a brewery.

Only the western wing has survived to this day and now serves as the vicarage and parish office.

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