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Salem Monastery and Palace
ONE OF THE MOST MAJESTIC IMPERIAL MONASTERIES IN SOUTHERN GERMANY
Salem Monastery and Palace

One of southern Germany's largest Cistercian monasteriesSalem Monastery andPalace

The former Cistercian abbey at Salem is one of the most important cultural heritage sites in the Lake Constance region – and one of the most beautiful. Salem Monastery and Palace (Kloster und Schloss Salem) is a singular combination of Gothic solemnity and Baroque splendour.

Highlights

Salem Monastery and Palace, visitors in the Minster
The MinsterA large and powerful chuch building
The Minster - A large and powerful chuch building
Salem Monastery and Palace, the Prelature
The PrelaturePlayful place of the power-holders
The Prelature - Playful place of the power-holders
The Imperial Hall
Imperial HallMagnificent hall for celebrations
Imperial Hall - Magnificent hall for celebrations