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Lindow Monastery Ruins
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Lemmi alias Schlumpf
June 17, 2019
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In the twelfth century, the monastery was founded as a Cistercian convent by the Counts of Arnstein as the owners of the Ruppin estate. With the Reformation in 1542 it was used as a Protestant women's monastery. In the Thirty Years War (1638) the monastery complex was destroyed by imperial troops. Some of the old monastery buildings are still in ruins.
Located directly on the Wutzsee with a small swimming area next to it. However, stopping off is only possible directly in town.
Located directly on the Wutzsee with a small swimming area next to it. However, stopping off is only possible directly in town.
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•Lemmi alias Schlumpf
February 25, 2023
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The monastery was probably founded around 1230 by the Counts of Arnstein, who also called themselves Counts of Lindow. In 1542 the Reformation was introduced and the monastery was converted into a Protestant convent for women. It was one of the richest monasteries in the Mark until 1638, when it was destroyed by imperial troops along with its valuable library and documents.
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•Lemmi alias Schlumpf
February 25, 2023
Hiking
In his novel "Der Stechlin" Fontane described the monastery of Lindow and its historic cemetery as Kloster Wutz. “Lindow is as lovely as its name. It grows between three lakes and old linden trees take it under their shade,” is how Fontane expresses his feelings about the idyllic location that he has visited several times.
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