St. Augustine's Monastery

Augustinerkloster Erfurt
church in Erfurt
#5 in Erfurt / #497 in Germany
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by Dr. Bernd Gross
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt, Germany, is a significant historical and religious site with roots dating back to the 13th century. Originally established by Augustinian monks in 1277, the monastery is renowned for its association with Martin Luther, who lived there as a monk from 1505 to 1511 before playing a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. The complex features a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles and includes a church, cloisters, and various monastic buildings. After secularization in the 16th century, the monastery underwent various uses and restorations.


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