Tuesday, September 8, 2015

St. Peter im Schwarzwald

Vacation in The Black Forest is really a unique experience. Hardly any other region in Germany offers such a variety of ways to enjoy nature, sports and culture.


The Black Forest offers wide range of attractions for all tastes: lakes, waterfalls, museums, churches and chapels as the monastery of St. Märgen, the Cathedral of St. Blaise, or the baroque church of St. Peter.


 




The idyllic monastery village of St. Peter is a nationally recognized health resort, located in the middle of the southern Black Forest. With its 1 000 year history, St. Peter is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region.



In St. Peter we find almost everything that makes our vacation unforgettable: Beautiful hiking trails, stunning panoramic views and delicious cuisine.







The village is a favorite destination for international and domestic tourists. Its cozy atmosphere offers a variety of colorful buildings and fabulous landscapes.













The history of the parish of St. Peter is closely linked to its former monastery. Here over 700 years ago, monks developed the place as a cultural and political center.





The former monastery with Baroque church, Rococo library and Fürstensaal, is considered as one of the most beautiful historical cathedrals in southern Germany.


The foundation of the Benedictine monastery of St. Peter dates back to the year 1093. The founder was Bertold II of the House of Zähringen.

 

Today here are the tombs of the royal Zähringen family members.






The splendor of the parish church and the impressive high altar, decorated with gilded statues of the Dukes of Zähringen on the pilasters. 



Definitely, St Peter and its monastery represent the most glorious side of The Black Forest, which impressively reflects the interplay between monastic culture and the green landscapes.


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