Abbey of the Holy Cross

The Abbey of the Holy Cross in , Germany, was founded in the 13th century by Cistercian nuns. It is the only fully preserved abbey in the city. The complex includes the former abbey church which is used today as the University Church.
  • Lutheran church
  • …is wheelchair accessible
  • …stands 23 metres (74 feet) tall
  • …has 1 floor
  • …has a gabled roof
  • Description: Abbey in Rostock, Germany
  • Also known as
    “Abbey of the Holy Cross, Rostock”
    “Klosterkirche zum Heiligen Kreuz (Universitätskirche)”
    “Universitätskirche”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock and Zoological Collection Rostock.
is a park, which is situated 100 metres northeast of Abbey of the Holy Cross.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stadtmitte and Nördliche Altstadt.

Abbey of the Holy Cross

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Latitude
54.0876° or 54° 5′ 15″ north
Longitude
12.13277° or 12° 7′ 58″ east
Open location code
9F6J34QM+24
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amenity=­place_of_worship
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building=­church
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historic=­monastery
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denomination=­lutheran
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In Other Languages

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nonnen and Neues Museum.

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