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Mira

(22,378 posts)
Sat May 19, 2018, 03:09 PM May 2018

The ruins of a monastery in Hirsau Germany



When I was in Germany recently my brother loaded his family and my traveling companion into a vehicle he had “ordered” on line, given the specs for size, and picked up within a short bike ride from his house.
He locked up his bike, put the code into the lock of the vehicle and came back with it having rented it for the day.
(he has three almost grown children, and both he and his wife work. They all have a bicycle, he has one that is also motorized, and they have the streetcar stopping within a 3 min. walk from their house, and it takes them to the main train station that connects them to all other cities in about 10 min. The family owns / needs / no car), money has nothing to do with it).

I say all this because I have a pet peeve each time I’m visiting, and this time it is the paucity of options we Americans have about getting around.

Now,
to the subject matter:

https://www.calw.de/Monastery-Hirsau

On our excursion the most interesting stop was the old monastery in Hirsau. It is in ruins. People hang out and visit, walk around, have coffee and sumptuous cake at an outdoor cafe, and study a bit of the history.

Here are some photos.

Entering, wondering what’s to come



Jaw is now dropping and I’m getting a clue



Getting closer





and a few more shots of detail
















At the end of our day my brother disappeared with the car, and within 10 minutes was back riding his bike.
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The ruins of a monastery in Hirsau Germany (Original Post) Mira May 2018 OP
Wow!!! Thanks for posting this!!! RKP5637 May 2018 #1
Nice Soph0571 May 2018 #2
If my recent trip is an example Mira May 2018 #3
Which parts of Germany are planning to visit? OldEurope May 2018 #5
Oh great Soph0571 May 2018 #7
I've sent you pm! OldEurope May 2018 #8
I love old ruins. So mysterious. mnhtnbb May 2018 #4
It's the church interior. Mira May 2018 #6

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
2. Nice
Sat May 19, 2018, 03:23 PM
May 2018

There are overtures of many of the ruins I have photographed in the UK. I am going to Germany in August and I really hope I find some gems like this!

Mira

(22,378 posts)
3. If my recent trip is an example
Sat May 19, 2018, 10:49 PM
May 2018

every where you turn is a new bit of wondrous beauty. In a totally different way I feel the same way about the American West. Make use of the natives. Ask questions. Enjoy yourself!

OldEurope

(1,273 posts)
5. Which parts of Germany are planning to visit?
Wed May 23, 2018, 06:44 AM
May 2018

I'll be happy to help you with recommendations and advice.

From Munich to you:

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
7. Oh great
Wed May 23, 2018, 05:06 PM
May 2018

I am going to be near Hanover on a family estate of my step nieces in-laws. I have never been to Germany before and I am happy for recommendations - castles and abbies and old ruined places of gloriousness would be marvellous!

Mira

(22,378 posts)
6. It's the church interior.
Wed May 23, 2018, 09:35 AM
May 2018

You can see the church on the left of the people pushing the baby carriage on the grounds.

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