St. Michaelskloster (St. Michael's Monastery), Heidelberg
Michaelskloster or St. Michael’s Monastery was a small church founded in 870. Today one could see that St. Michael’s Monastery surviving only in ruins. However, visitors are fond of such places and very interested about its historical meaning.
The ruins of the basilica church of the Monastery of St. Michael, built in 1023, are on the primary summit. Within the nave are traces of the Roman temple of Mercury.
The ruins of the basilica church of the Monastery of St. Michael, built in 1023, are on the primary summit. Within the nave are traces of the Roman temple of Mercury.
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Sight Name: St. Michaelskloster (St. Michael's Monastery)
Sight Location: Heidelberg, Germany (See walking tours in Heidelberg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Heidelberg, Germany (See walking tours in Heidelberg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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