Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile is located atop a 760 m (2,493 ft) peak in the Vosges Mountains immediately west of Barr. Located at the top, the monastery and covent are often deemed the "Pagan Wall" and are most notable for the impressive stone fortifications. Dating back to the Roman times, the fortress was possibly destroyed by vandals. During the second half of the ninth century, when Vikings attacked the low countries that had recently converted to Christianity, Utrecht bishops went into exile and spent much of their time at Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile. Surrounding Celtic settlements and the Hohenburg Abbey make this a charming stop along any road trip. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile and many more Ottrott attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Ottrott sightseeing planner.
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The Happy Sharing Company and friends visited the Saint Place for Prayers on AllSaints2021. During the Mass something happened that allowed all mass attendees to witness it. A red throat bird was...
The Happy Sharing Company and friends visited the Saint Place for Prayers on AllSaints2021. During the Mass something happened that allowed all mass attendees to witness it. A red throat bird was... more »
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Only 20 minute drive from Obernai and well worth it.Stunning views and a sense of calm even with the other tourists.Free parking and entrance to a limited part of the building.A great way to spend a..... more
Only 20 minute drive from Obernai and well worth it.Stunning views and a sense of calm even with the other tourists.Free parking and entrance to a limited part of the building.A great way to spend a..... more »
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Worth visiting for the beauty of the place, all the woods and paths around it and the view. The monastery is on a high rock and the nature around it is just magic. No wonder the monks originally chose this spot for founding their monastery.
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Monastery with superb view - and some of the most amazing mosaics I've seen. Definitely worth the trip. We visited the monastery as a service was held, and having the organ music and singing in the background only added to the atmosphere. The monastery grounds have many signs urging guests to be quiet and to observe in silence, so a bit unfortunate with a bunch of older people ignoring the signs, shouting and taking pictures (with flash) left and right, but otherwise a serene location with interesting history and art.
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