UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving traces of a Benedictine monastery founded in 724 that exercised remarkable spiritual, intellectual, and artistic influence. Three Romanesque churches (St Mary and Marcus, St Peter and Paul, St George) built between the 9th and 11th centuries. Four museum buildings form an information network exploring the island's history. The island is also famous for vegetable cultivation.
Museums have separate fees. Island and churches free
Spring and summer for the best weather and full museum hours. The island is connected by causeway so accessible year-round. Cycling is a popular way to explore.
faq.subtitle Reichenau Island
The Benedictine monastery founded in 724 was one of the most important centers for art, science, and literature in early medieval Europe. The three surviving churches are outstanding examples of early medieval religious architecture with unique wall paintings.
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