
Kloster der Karmelitinnen
A Sanctuary of Peace and Reflection on the Cliff
Did you know?
The monastery is picturesquely situated on a cliff in Witten.
Quick Facts
- Website
- karmel-witten.de
Guided Story
Can you feel the tranquility surrounding you? These ancient monastery walls standing tall before you have witnessed centuries of prayer and reflection. Look up and notice those Gothic arches, reminiscent of a time when this architecture was a piece of heaven on earth. Turn around, and you'll see the serene gardens where Carmelite nuns have long held their meditations. Imagine them walking through the dewy grass in the early morning, the silence only broken by birdsong. Listen closely, and you might even catch the soft whisper of prayers lingering in the air. The nearby Borbach gently flows, adding a natural symphony to this spiritual retreat.
Part of These Trails
Location
Nearby

Klosterkirche

ehemalige Zeche Borbachtal

Brüderbewegung

Friedenskirche Ardey

Berger-Denkmal

Eckardt-Denkmal

Zeche Timmerbeil
