Permanent exhibitions in Altzella Monastery Park

enlarge viewThe former dining hall

In four permanent exhibitions, you can learn more about the history, culture and tradition of the former Cistercian monastery at Altzella as well as the burial places of the margraves of Meissen.

Introduction to the history of the order

An exhibition which introduces you to the history, development and expansion of the Cistercian order along the filiation line of Morimond. This line, too, leads on to Altzella.

The architecture of the Cistercians

The monastery at Altzella was established in an exciting architectural period. Romanesque, Gothic and late Gothic influences had an effect on the grounds and can still be seen today. Read more about the architecture of the Cistercians.

Book art and the making of books at Altzella Monastery

The library of Altzella Monastery was important, and a large number of its books were written and produced here. In this part of the exhibition you can learn more about the effort which was necessary to write a book at that time.

Memories of the forefathers – the graves of the Wettins at Altzella Monastery

enlarge viewthe inner of the Mausoleum

Altzella Monastery was an early grave of the Wettins, the margraves of Meissen. Twenty-six members of this family were buried here.