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.
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Wikipedia
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Lutheran
  • Description: Abbey in Rostock, Germany
  • Also known as: “Abbey of the Holy Cross, Rostock”, “Klosterkirche zum Heiligen Kreuz (Universitätskirche)”, and “Universitätskirche”
  • Roof shape: gabled
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock and University of Rostock main building.

Museum
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University
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

University
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is an university.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stadtmitte and Nördliche Altstadt.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Locality
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is a locality.

Abbey of the Holy Cross

Latitude
54.0876° or 54° 5′ 15″ north
Longitude
12.13277° or 12° 7′ 58″ east
Levels
1
Height
23 metres (74 feet)
Open location code
9F6J34QM+24
Open­Street­Map ID
way 34479566
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monastery
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­lutheran
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­gabled
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q1776346
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In Other Languages

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