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Nonnberg Abbey

Benediktinerinnenabtei Nonnberg

Founded around 711/712 by Saint Rupert, the Nonnberg Abbey is the world's oldest continuously operating Christian convent. Situated on a terrace of Salzburg's Festungsberg, it has been a significant religious site for centuries. The abbey church, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, showcases architectural elements from the Romanesque and Gothic periods, with notable frescoes and a prominent tower. Explore the church and the surrounding grounds, which offer insights into the abbey's rich history and spiritual significance.

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