Maulbronn Monastery
A Cistercian monastery in Maulbronn, founded in 1147 and the best preserved medieval monastery north of the Alps. Its church, cloister and fortified walls survive almost intact. The astronomer Johannes Kepler studied in its school.
- Where
- Maulbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 49.0011, 8.8129
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Near Maulbronn Monastery
Ludwigsburg Palace 30 km
A palace complex of 18 buildings and 452 rooms, nicknamed the Versailles of Swabia. Including its gardens it covers 32 hectares, making it the largest palatial estate in Germany. It was built from 1704 by Duke Eberhard Ludwig of Württemberg, and its gardens are known for flowers and a fairy tale park.
New Palace Stuttgart 37 km
An 18th century Baroque palace on the Schlossplatz in Stuttgart, and one of the last large city palaces built in southern Germany. It stands in front of the Jubiläumssäule column and the Königsbau, and public tours are offered.
Mercedes-Benz Museum 39 km
An automobile museum in Stuttgart covering the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the brands associated with it. Stuttgart is home to the company's international headquarters. The building has nine levels of exhibits that follow the car from the first motor vehicles of 1886 to modern models.
Speyer Cathedral 44 km
A Romanesque cathedral on the Rhine in Speyer, founded by Emperor Conrad II in 1030. It is the largest Romanesque church still standing in Europe and the burial place of several German emperors and kings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Heidelberg Castle 46 km
A ruined castle on the hillside above the old town of Heidelberg and the Neckar river. Its remains are counted among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, and the site includes a famous giant wine barrel in its cellar.
Schwetzingen Palace 46 km
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Hambach Castle 62 km
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Lichtenstein Castle 74 km
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Questions
Where is Maulbronn Monastery?
Maulbronn Monastery is in Maulbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Ludwigsburg Palace (30 km), New Palace Stuttgart (37 km), Mercedes-Benz Museum (39 km).
How do I get the Maulbronn Monastery stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Maulbronn Monastery and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Baden-Württemberg volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Maulbronn Monastery before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Baden-Württemberg volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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