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Hirsau Monastery
A historically significant abbey in scenic surroundings

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE MONASTERYAnecdotes

Not everything about this important historical structure has to do with politics and faith. Much comes down to human stories. Many of these are still known today, and tell us a little about life in the past.

St. Aurelius and St. Benedict in a founder painting of the Church of St. Aurelius, circa 1480, at Hirsau Monastery

An Armenian monastery patron

Since his interment in the 5th century, the remains of St. Aurelius have been moved several times. Why?

St. Aurelius
Hunting lodge at Hirsau Monastery

Beautiful voices

When important people visited Hirsau, the boarding school students provided suitable musical entertainment.

School days