UNESCO World Heritage Site

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, inscribed in 1991.

The abbey, together with its monumental entrance, the famous 'Torhall', are rare architectural vestiges of the Carolingian era. The sculptures and paintings from this period are still in remarkably good condition.

The abbey, together with its monumental entrance, the famous 'Torhall', are rare architectural vestiges of the Carolingian era. The sculptures and paintings from this period are still in remarkably good condition.

Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1991
UNESCO reference
515
Area
3.34 ha

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