WORTH A CLOSER LOOKHIDDEN TREASURES

At Hirsau Monastery, the world of the monks becomes manifest in a fascinating way, from the impressive monastery grounds down to the smallest artistic detail. Hirsau is worth a second and third look in search of hidden treasures.

Former library on the second floor of the Chapel of St. Mary at Hirsau Monastery. Image: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Arnim Weischer

FOR SAFEKEEPING

Located on the second floor of the Chapel of St. Mary and furnished accordingly: the monks treasured their books.

The Hirsau library

Busts of mother and child, detail of the Andalusian Madonna at Hirsau Monastery. Image: Stephan Kohls

A SPANISH LADY IN THE BLACK FOREST

She is more than 600 years old and comes from far away. No one knows how the sculpture came to Hirsau.

Andalusian Madonna