Jerichow Monastery

A special architectural monument of Romanesque style from the 12th century is the Jerichow Monastery. This complex, largely preserved in its original form, is located on the Elbe River in the heart of the Jerichower Land. Premonstratensians built this venerable abbey using locally made bricks at the edge of a nature reserve. Its simple beauty and largely unaltered appearance contribute to the uniqueness of the site. Spirit, history, art, and beauty create an atmosphere that continually amazes visitors. The church of this former Premonstratensian abbey is one of the early and, in its artistic perfection, perhaps the most beautiful brick buildings of the Romanesque period. The column capitals in the subsequently added crypt and in the largely preserved cloister buildings are also of particular significance. Since the structure was discovered in the early 19th century, it has...