- Join for free
- Sign In
Helpfulness
Across the road from the Abbey, is another garden.
I happened to notice a flight of step's, and what looked to be another Fountain. Climbing the flight of steps, I came to a nicely laid out Rose garden.
I believe the area beneath the garden where you see the window's in my photo, was a cellar or brewing area.
Also, if you need a Toilet, then they are along the wall, you enter and go downstairs.
The Herb/Vegetable Garden is tucked in behind the Church and the Abbey. It is nicely laid out and cared for.
Written Dec 30, 2011
Address: Marktplatz / Bambergerstrasse
Helpfulness
I walked along a side street, and found on one side, The Abbey, and on the other side, the Abbey garden's.
There were so Rose's in flower, and quite a large fountain which wasn't in operation.
The Fountain is of Hercules Wrestling with Antaeus in the garden of the Ebrach Monastery.
Written Dec 30, 2011
Address: Beside the Monastery
Helpfulness
First of all, don't be fooled by the outside of this Church!
The original Church built here in 1134 has long gone, but the Church that followed in 1200, is considered one of Germany’s most important buildings of early Gothic architecture.
Do open the door and go inside as I did, as you will see one of the most beautiful Abbey Churches you could ever see!
When I opened the door and walked inside, I saw this Church was different to any other's I had previously seen. I really liked the colour of lemon and deep yellow that it was painted inside, and the ceiling pattern's, all I saw, I liked!
In 1200, Abbot Hermann began building the Church and finished it in 1280. It is 86 m long, has more than 50 windows, 26 altars and, above the portal, a rose window. The windows were newly painted in 1887.
The organ, with its 36 stops, is believed to be a masterpiece of workmanship.
The Church was being restored, and I believe it has been this way for many year's. It didn't matter, as the main part was free of renovation, and it was here I saw the most famous feature, the giant wheel-shaped stained-glass window on its western wall, known as the Rose window.
There are the 27 Baroque & Rococo Altar's that were built in the 17th & 18th centuries to look at! Lovely Rococo ironwork gate's, a Renaissance altarpiece depicting the Vision of St Bernard and the Baroque organ can be seen.
If you are in the area, do make a detour, as this Church is a MUST SEE!
Ebrach is "the oldest and most important Cistercian monastery in Franconia"
THE ABBEY CHURCH IS OPEN..... April - October, 10 am - midday and 2 pm – 6 pm
Updated Dec 30, 2011
Address: Rathausplatz 2
Website: http://bamberg.info/en/poi/ebrach_abbey-6904/?show_az_details_6904_zeiten=1&show_az_details_6904_lage=1&adress_details%5B%5D=20113
Helpfulness
To see the inside of the beautiful Cistercian Monastery in Erbach, it is best to have a group to visit.
You can visit on your own, but then the fee is 50 euro.....
See below for more details.
The abbey is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Nicholas.
It was founded in 1126 or 1127 by Conrad III of Germany and his consort Gertrude, and settled by 12 monks from Morimond Abbey in Burgundy, under the first abbot, Adam of Ebrach.
Interesting reading that the Bishops of Wurzburg.......
Had their hearts brought to the monastery in Ebrach (entrails to the chapel of the Marienburg, bodies to the St. Kilian cathedral).
About 30 hearts of bishops, some of which had been desecrated during the German Peasants' War, are said to have found their final resting place at Ebrach.
OPEN.... April - November, guided tours daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm
ADMISSION....
THE GUIDED TOUR FOR A GROUP OF AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE IS.....5 EURO PER PERSON
GROUP'S UP TO 10 PEOPLE HAVE TO PAY THE ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE OF 50 EURO
The tour shows you the church, the staircases, the emperor's hall as well as the museum telling more about the history of Ebrach.
The guided tour takes about 1.5 hours.
Updated Dec 30, 2011
Website: http://www.bamberg.info/en/poi/klosteranlage_ebrach-6904/
Written May 21, 2007
Address: Ebrach, Unterfranken, Germany
This is where the Bishops lived. Located at the front of the church.
Written May 21, 2007
Address: Ebrach, Unterfranken, Germany
Updated May 21, 2007
Address: Ebrach, Unterfranken, Germany
Unterfranken is a territory of Bavaria.
Written May 21, 2007
Address: Ebrach, Unterfranken, Germany
Written May 21, 2007
1 - 9 of 9
Reviews and photos of Ebrach attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Ebrach sightseeing.
Unterfranken is a territory of Bavaria.
Our members can help!
1
FANTASTIC MONASTERY AT EBRACH!
The small town of Ebrach is situated between Bamberg and Wuzburg, Germany.
2
Important Bishop seat in Bavaria
Ebrach was an important center in the middle ages. It was the home of one of the Bishops of Bavaria and a beautiful church and Bishop's residency was first started in 1127 with additions enlarging the...
Build your own Ebrach page
