The Convent of Wurmsbach is located in Bollingen near Rapperswil, Switzerland. It is located on the north shore of the Lake of Zurich. Its full name is Convent of Mariazell- Wurmsbach. The convent is part of the Cistercians of the Primitive Congregation Order (OCist).
History
The Earl Rudolf of Rapperswil donated his castle Wurmsbach together with a considerable area of land in 1259. In 1261 the convent was established and it was linked to the Abbey of St. Urban in Wettingen . The abbey church was christened in 1281.
During the Villmerger wars in 1656 and the French invasion in 1789 the nuns fled the convent. On both occasions the convent was completely pillaged, with the consequence that there are not many treasures left.
Sights
The convent is reknowned for its location at the lake side. It overlooks the Lake Zurich and the church is a listed building.
Activities
The convent runs a boarding school for girls (secondary school). Gardening takes a great deal of time because the land owned by the convent is considerable. The convent gardens are known for the herbal remedies grown.
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