The ruins of a former Cistercian monastery would probably have been forgotten or even completely demolished if Caspar-David Friedrich had not started painting them in around 1803. Due to the destruction and decay that followed the Thirty Years' War (and as a quarry for the construction of the university, to which it was donated in 1634), it was already nothing more than a ruin. Friedrich's paintings aroused public interest and scientific investigation and excavation began in 1828. The ruins have now been secured and are being preserved and used for cultural events. A wonderful place.

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Robert89

June 12, 2017

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Eldena Monastery is a former Cistercian monastery in the Eldena district of Greifswald and only remains as a ruin. The monastery complex is open all year round and is freely accessible, with the exception of special events.

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DakenH

September 3, 2023

Cycling

The name Hilda for the river now called Ryck was first documented in 1241 (“Hildam fluvium”) and therefore 42 years later than the documentary evidence for the corresponding name of …

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1. Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge – Towpath along the Ryck loop from Seebad Lubmin

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2. Lubmin Pier – Lubmin beach path loop from Greifswald Süd

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3. Freest Fishing Harbor – Greifswald Market Square loop from Wolgast

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Location: Greifswald, Hither Pomerania Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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Eldena Monastery Ruins

1. Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge – Towpath along the Ryck loop from Seebad Lubmin

2. Lubmin Pier – Lubmin beach path loop from Greifswald Süd

3. Freest Fishing Harbor – Greifswald Market Square loop from Wolgast

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