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Die hochmittelalterliche Klosteranlage Maria Laach (Abbatia Mariae Lacensis oder Abbatia Mariae ad Lacum) ist eine Stiftung von Heinrich II von Laach. Sie wurde zwischen 1093 und 1216 erbaut und liegt am Laacher See in der Eifel. Eine Besonderheit ist die 6 türmige Klosterkirche. Sie wird als eine der schönsten romanischen Baudenkmäler Deutschlands bezeichnet. Der Lacher See ist eine Caldera eines erloschenen Vulkans, der aber immer noch in der Nähe der Abtei ausgast.

The high medieval monastery Maria Laach (Abbatia Mariae Lacensis or Abbatia Mariae ad Lacum) is a foundation of Henry II of Laach. It was built in 1093-1216 and is located at the Laacher See in the Eifel. A special feature is the 6 towered monastery church. It is referred to as one of the finest Romanesque monuments in Germany.

The Lacher lake is a caldera of an extinct volcano, but still outgassing near the abbey.
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Author Heribert Pohl --- Thanks for half a million clicks! from Germering bei München, Bayern
Camera location50° 24′ 05.94″ N, 7° 15′ 19.3″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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