Island of Monasteries Reichenau

13 January 2021

The Lake Constance region bears witness to the significant role of monasteries in shaping religious and cultural life. The area, including present-day Switzerland and the bishopric of Constance, was a cultural unity in the Middle Ages.

Most monasteries were founded between the 8th and 13th centuries. Agricultural activity on the island of Reichenau continues to shape the landscape.

The monks of Reichenau built chapels and churches, and they created famous monastery schools. Their illuminated manuscripts and frescoes are world-famous.

The monastery island was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.

(Source: www.reichenau.de).