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Buch

The past Cistercian Monastery of Buch is located in the Muldental Valley. In 1192, 12 monks from the Sittichenbach Monastery near Eisleben moved into the Buch Monastery. A certificate, written by the Emperor Heinrich VI. in 1192, confirms theirs propertys. It had a national importance by its economic and cultural influence. During its prime time in the 15th century, 52 villages and the town of Belgern near Torgau was assigned to Buch Monastery. Buch Monastery was closed in 1526 caused by the reformation. Since this time the estate was used by different owners and tenants for agricultu al purposes. Still today, architectural remains remember the monastic living as the Necessarium (lat., a monastic lavatory) in the chapter house and parts of the Infirmary (hospital) and there the chapel in particular. Since 2000, the estate is owned by the Förderverein Kloster Buch e.V.. Aim of the association is the establishment of a cultural-historical centre. Its focal point is the preservation of traditions and merits of the Cistercians, the assessment of their historical achievements in agricultural development and to transfer it to future generations by using of that knowledge. After a huge flood in 2002 the yards and the interior had been renovated. The combination of outer space and gardens as well as the historical buildings and walling of the past Cistercian monastery leaves a unique impression to its visitors during different events and guided tours.