"The Monastery under scrutiny" Lorsch Things to Do Tip by scottishvisitor

In the early sixties of the eighth century Count Cancor and his mother Williswinda founded the little monastery here in Lorsch. The Monastery was later given to the Count's relative a Chrodegan Archbishop of Metz, he was a great follower of the Carolingian dynasty. The Relics of Saint Nazamus, a gift from the Pope to show the loyalty and ties between the Roman Papacy and the Frankish Kings, were brought to Lorsch. This act led to the rise and growth of the Monastery with thousands of pilgrims visiting to worship the relics.
Today the monastery stands a few metres away from its original site. In 1995 scientific research began using radar to gather information on its long gone past. At present the work is in progress using computer aided design technology to help with future reconstruction. I hope it doesn't take a life time or I may never know the secrets of this fascinating place.

Address: The Cloister Lorsch
Directions: Enter through King's Gate near the Market Place