Eldena Abbey
These crumbling 12th-century monastery ruins in Greifswald, Germany, inspired a master of German Romanticism.

πŸ“œ Crumbling 12th-century Cistercian monastery ruins in a quiet forest near Greifswald, Germany.
πŸ” Played a key role in the German Romantic movement, inspiring Caspar David Friedrich.

Why Go

🏰 Explore historic medieval architecture and its decay.
🎨 Walk in the footsteps of Caspar David Friedrich, a master of German Romanticism.
🌳 Enjoy the serene atmosphere of the abbey grounds, now a public park.
🚍 Easily reachable by public transport from Greifswald.

Tips

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Accessible at any time of day.
🚍 Take public bus no. 2 from Greifswald central station.
πŸ–ΌοΈ Consider visiting the Caspar David Friedrich Centre in Greifswald for more context.

Cost

πŸ’° Free entry to the park and ruins.

Hours

πŸ•’ Open daily, 24 hours.

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