Kloster Frauenthal
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Frauenthal Monastery can be found in a secluded and scenic spot in the canton of Zug. It is considered to be the oldest Cistercian monastery in Switzerland.
Frauenthal Monastery is situated in an extensive green space on the Reuss plain. The remote location and immediate proximity to water are typical of Cistercian monasteries. The monastery was built between the river Lorze and a channelled tributary, giving it an island-like position. Founded in 1231, it is considered the oldest Cistercian monastery in Switzerland still inhabited by nuns. The complex underwent extensive renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries and was expertly renovated in the 1990s. Here, the sisters still live according to the Rule of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most important monks of the Cistercian Order.
The monastery district has a church dating back to the 13th century with a magnificent Rococo interior and two closed monastery courtyards. The eastern courtyard is surrounded by the convent buildings and the church, while the western courtyard is characterised by the mighty “Beichtigerhaus” from 1609 and the charming St. Agathe’s fountain. Crops are grown in the partially walled garden behind the monastery. The district is joined by the monastery’s own farm estate and ancillary buildings.
ISOS
ISOS is the Federal Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites of national importance. The inventory is maintained by the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) and lists the most significant settlements in Switzerland. Today, some 1,200 places are included in the inventory, from hamlets right through to cities. The inventory provides information on the development and identity of the settlements listed in it, thereby contributing to the preservation of architectural diversity in Switzerland and promoting both sustainable planning and a high-quality Baukultur.
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Kloster Frauenthal
Frauenthal
6332
Hagendorn
Switzerland
