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Schweiklberg - Abtei-Kirche Hl. Dreifaltigkeit

The abbey church was built in 1909-1911 in Art Nouveau style was in 1925 dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Architect of the church was Michael Short. After a first interior reconfiguration in 1971, again in 1998 to renew the appearance with a touch of Art Deco. Here, the choir was provided with African carvings of Benson Ndaka (Kenya), representing the Stations of the Cross.  

Under the chancel is a crypt. Externally, the church was remodeled in 1982. There are eight dials, one of which indicates the state of the moon and the other the position of the sun at the two, the 51 meter high towers. The Christ the King bell weighing 90 cwt is located in the west tower. In the east tower, five more bells are weighing a total of 132 quintals.  

2000 the new "Trinity organ" of the company Klais was inaugurated with 87 registers and 5769 pipes. The main organ of the abbey church has 52 registers on three manuals and pedal. The Spieltrakturen are mechanically, electrically, the Registertrakture. 

source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Schweiklberg

Copyright: H.J.Weber
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Taken: 28/09/2014
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Tags: monastery; church; cloister; architecture
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The “Free State of Bavaria” is renowned for being culturally unique and for the emphasis which it places on preserving its heritage and traditions. It is also extraordinarily beautiful, boasting a plethora of castles, palaces, cathedrals, abbeys and monasteries not to mention spectacular scenery. Bavaria is more than Alps, men in “lederhosen” (leather pants), women in “dirndl” (traditional dresses) and frothy glasses of beer by the “maβ” (liter).


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