Maria Laach Abbey Maria Laach, Germany

Exterior
View of Maria Laach's abbey church from the northwest. An exceptional example of German Romanesque architecture, the church was begun in 1093 and completed in 1177. The unique west porch (or "Paradise") was added in 1230. David Joyal all photos →

Picturesquely located on the forested shores of a crater lake, the Benedictine abbey church of Maria Laach is a notable example of German Romanesque architecture.

Location map of Maria Laach Abbey, Maria Laach, Germany. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Maria Laach Abbey, Maria Laach, Germany. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Maria Laach, Germany
Coordinates
50.4023560° N, 7.2522210° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Maria Laach Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023