The monastery
In the year 2003. the monastery of Ilsenburg could look back onto a thound years of history. The celebrations of this historical 1000 birthday, with guests from and far, is being presented here with photos and in text.
In this chapter,
- the important remaining ruins of the monastery are being explained
- the unusual historical background and development of this benediction monastery is being layed out before the eyes of the reader
- the multitude of excavations and their results, the historical explorations, as well as an overview of literature and historical studies are being presented
- thoughts and ideas of possible utilisations of the remains of the monastery are being presented and discussed