This monastery was built in the 12th century by Cistercian monasteries and they called it "the school of God" (Scola Dei). Its dimensions were huge at the time.

With a length of 68 meters and a width of 35 meters, it was the largest church between Bremen and Groningen. On the site there is also a monastery café, which opened in April.

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Uwe Reiners

March 24, 2017

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In the past few years, a replica of what was once the largest religious building between Bremen and Groningen has sprung up in the Ihlow Forest. Wood and steel depict the choir and the sanctuary of the former Cistercian abbey in the original scale.

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R.S.

April 11, 2018

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The Kloster-Café is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 2pm to 5pm and on Sundays from 11.30am to 6pm. Mondays is closed

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Elevation 40 m

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