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Neustift Monastery
Neustift Abbey, a spiritual and cultural center, fascinates visitors with its breathtaking collegiate church and valuable library. The Augustinian canons' monastery not only offers spiritual experiences, but also insights into the art and architecture of the Middle Ages.
- Kloster Neustift, Via Abbazia, Neustift, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italien
The Neustift monastery, located near Brixen in South Tyrol, is one of the most important spiritual sites in this region and a shining example of the art and culture of the Middle Ages. Founded in 1142 by St. Hartmann, Bishop of Brixen, it served as a spiritual center and retreat for the Augustinian canons for centuries. The monastery with its impressive collegiate church, beautiful crypt and historic library captivates visitors in search of tranquillity, education and spiritual contemplation. The eye-catcher is the majestic collegiate church with its magnificent frescoes and altars, which artfully depict the history of Christianity. The crypt under the church fascinates with its medieval frescoes and creates an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery. The monastery's library, one of the most important of the Middle Ages, has a rich collection of manuscripts and prints that bear witness to the erudition and intellectual exchange of the time. Not forgetting the vineyards which, following the tradition of monastic life, produce the famous Neustift wine - a connection between spiritual experience and the earthly pleasures of the region. The harmonious combination of architecture, art and nature makes Neustift Monastery a place that not only represents a cultural heritage, but also offers a lively oasis of peace and reflection in today's fast-paced world. A visit there is a must for any traveler to South Tyrol who wants to explore the deep spirituality and rich history of this region.