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Klosterkirche zum Heiligen Kreuz (Universitätskirche)
Unique Medieval Monastery Complex
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The Klosterkirche zum Heiligen Kreuz, also known as the University Church, is part of Rostock's fully preserved monastery complex. Founded between 1269 and 1272 by Cistercian nuns, it houses medieval art treasures such as winged altars, a triumphal cross, and a sacrament house in the choir. As an architectural heritage monument in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the church stands at a height of 22.7 meters.
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The church is the only fully preserved monastery in Rostock.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1201
- Height
- 22.7 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock
27 m away
Blücherdenkmal
83 m away
Universität Rostock, Hauptgebäude
58 m away
Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz
36 m away
Wallanlagen
102 m away
Universitätsplatz
102 m away
Barocksaal
155 m away
Brunnen der Lebensfreude
139 m away