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About Eldena Abbey
Eldena Abbey (German: Kloster Eldena), originally Hilda Abbey (German: Kloster Hilda) is a former Cistercian monastery near the present town of Greifswald in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Only ruins survive, which are well known as a frequent subject of Caspar David Friedrich's paintings, including the famous Abtei im Eichwald ("Abbey in the Oak Forest").
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1101 CE
- Excavation
- Not applicable
On the ground
Structures & features
54.0833° N · 13.3833° E · 2 mapped features
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