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Benediktbeuern Monastery

The Benedictine monastery of Benediktbeuern in Southern Bavaria dates back to 739, when it was founded by Bonifatius as a religious school. Nowadays the monastery is run by Salesian priests and hosts a school and university.


01 Gate	02 Gate	03 Roof detail	04 Inside the basilica	05 Pulpit	06 Altar


07 Statue	08 Inner court	09 Basilica side view	10 Basilica	11 Gate


12 Basilica and bell towers	13 Basilica and bell towers

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