Rott Abbey (german: Kloster Rott) was a

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monastery in Rott am Inn in

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History

The monastery, dedicated to Saints Marinus and Anianus, was founded in the late 11th century by

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of Bavaria, the buildings were sold off to various private owners and largely demolished. The

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church however still remains.

Burials

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References

External links

HDBG: Kloster Rott

* Photos of the interior of the Abbey Church, in th
Warburg Institute Iconographic Database: interior of the abbey church
Christian monasteries established in the 11th century Benedictine monasteries in Germany Monasteries in Bavaria 1803 disestablishments Buildings and structures in Rosenheim (district) {{Bavaria-struct-stub