The town parish has its origins in the late 13th century, meaning it was founded soon after the first documentary mention of the town of Rain (July 4, 1257). The churches are among the most important cultural monuments in the town of Rain.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
St. Mary’s Cathedral
St. Mary’s Cathedral: first documentary mention in AD 823; crypt (10th century) and glass paintings of figures, thought to be…
Kreuzgang Feuchtwangen
The Romanesque cloister probably dates back to the second half of the 12th century. It can be reached via a…
‘Kinderzeche’ Armoury
‘Kinderzeche’ Armoury in a former silo is home to an accessible collection of equipment, costume and weapons from the historical…
Welfenmünster
Former Premonstratensian monastery: founded in 1147 by Duke Welf VI; monastery life ended with secularization in 1803, Copyright Gemeinde Steingaden/Werner…
St Michael’s Basilica
St Michael’s Basilica (about 1220) in Altenstadt; one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Old Bavaria.
