Chorin Monastery

The Chorin Monastery is a former Cistercian abbey founded in 1258 and embodies the typical brick Gothic style. The monastery was secularised in 1542 with the Reformation and left to decay until the 19th century. Then the ruins were secured and partially reconstructed under the direction of Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit www.klosterland.de/Monastery/Chorin

Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café in the building

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