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Alpirsbach Monastery
Unique insights into a monastery church and school

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE MONASTERYANECDOTES

Not everything about this important historical structure has to do with politics and faith, much comes down to human stories. Many of these are still known today, and tell us a little about life in the past.

Exhibits at Alpirsbach Monastery

Monastery Student Fare

The students' weekly meals are still known today. The menu didn't include very nutritious food.

Food and drink
St. Benedict

A Hungry Fellow

On a visit to Alpirsbach, Emperor Maximilian I once found great amusement in an insatiable monk.

A monk's favorite dish
Mouse

A Special Offense

This dish was not tolerated in Alpirsbach. The offender paid for his prank with three days and nights detention.

Mouse goulash