Frauen Insel
This small island located in Chiemsee in Bavaria... best-known attraction is the Benedictine convent of Frauenwörth - the bell tower of which can be seen from far across the lake waters. The Abbey itself was founded in the 8th century by Duke Tassilo III and the first abbess, Irmgard, is now venerated as the patron of the Chiemgau region. The convent, subsidised by an industrial concern, now provides seminar facilities as well as selling their own speciality products through a shop on the island and an online shop which i found a delight to browse through (which can be seen at: www.frauenwoerth.de)
no doubt one of my favorite places...small intimate ..loaded with charm and lots of artists..I will have to plan on staying much longer next time...we came home with herbal liquors from an old recipe dating back centuries...created by the nuns..when the one with knowledge passes it is handed down to the next in line..wishing all the pleasures of the day ..will visit later after work..
Frauen Insel
This small island located in Chiemsee in Bavaria... best-known attraction is the Benedictine convent of Frauenwörth - the bell tower of which can be seen from far across the lake waters. The Abbey itself was founded in the 8th century by Duke Tassilo III and the first abbess, Irmgard, is now venerated as the patron of the Chiemgau region. The convent, subsidised by an industrial concern, now provides seminar facilities as well as selling their own speciality products through a shop on the island and an online shop which i found a delight to browse through (which can be seen at: www.frauenwoerth.de)
no doubt one of my favorite places...small intimate ..loaded with charm and lots of artists..I will have to plan on staying much longer next time...we came home with herbal liquors from an old recipe dating back centuries...created by the nuns..when the one with knowledge passes it is handed down to the next in line..wishing all the pleasures of the day ..will visit later after work..