Kloster Lorsch

The former imperial monastery of Lorsch was an important spiritual and cultural center in the early Middle Ages. Today, the famous Torhalle is particularly impressive - a rare example of Carolingian architecture. However, little remains of the once extensive monastery complex, making the Torhalle the most important visible evidence of the complex today. Visitors can experience the beginnings of monastic culture and knowledge transfer in Europe here. The monastery has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, as it is an outstanding testimony to the Carolingian era and had a significant influence on the development of architecture and book culture.