Abbey of the Scots

Local nameSchottenstift
LocationVienna, Austria

The Schottenstift, formally called Benediktinerabtei unserer Lieben Frau zu den Schotten, is a Catholic monastery founded in Vienna in 1155 when Henry II of Austria brought Irish monks to Vienna. The monks did not come directly from Ireland, but came instead from Scots Monastery in Regensburg, Germany. Since 1625, the abbey has been a member of the Austrian Congregation, now within the Benedictine Confederation.

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Opening hours

Tue-Sat: 11 am - 5 pm

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schottenstift

Official Website http://www.schotten.wien/

Address 4/2 Helferstorferstraße, Wien 1010, Austria

Coordinates 48°12'45.446" N 16°21'53.222" E

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