Minster St. Mary and Markus
The oldest church on Reichenau Island
The former monastery church bears the name of St. Mary and Markus and is the oldest church on the island of Reichenau. It is located in Mittelzell and forms the center of the three churches. Over the years, the cathedral was continually expanded to accommodate 134 monks in the mid-9th century. As the cathedral stands today, it was consecrated in 1048 by Abbot Berno. Numerous reliquaries and other cultural objects from the 5th to the 18th centuries are on display in the cathedral’s treasury. In the garden behind the cathedral you will find Abbot Strabo’s herb garden.
Guided tours for individual travelers take place on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. from April to October.
Tip: After your tour/tour, stop by the wine shop of the Reichenau Winegrowers’ Association, right next door.
The former monastery church of St. Mary and St. Mark is the oldest church on the island of Reichenau. It is located in Mittelzell and is the most important of the three churches. Over time, the church grew in size. In the 9th century, it housed 134 monks. The church, as it appears today, was consecrated in 1048 by a man named Abbot Berno. The church’s treasury contains many ancient and valuable objects from the 5th to 18th centuries. Behind the church is a herb garden planted by Abbot Strabo.
From April to October, guided tours for individuals are available every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Tip: After the tour, you can visit the Reichenau Winegrowers’ Association’s wine shop, which is right next door.
Information
Münster St. Maria und Markus
Münsterplatz 4
78479 Reichenau
+49 7537 995060