Cistercian Nuns' Convent in Pełczyce

The Cistercian Nuns' Convent in Pełczyce was founded in March 1290 by Margrave Albert III of Brandenburg. It stands on a rise above Lake Panieńskie. Today only part of the former complex has survived.

History of the convent

The convent was probably dissolved in 1539, when Margrave John of Küstrin introduced the Reformation. The convent church, the east wing and an outbuilding were probably demolished before 1896, in circumstances that are not clear.

What remains

The west wing still stands, containing the vaults of the former refectory. According to the Wikipedia entry, the building belongs to the Agricultural Property Agency, steps have been taken towards its renovation, and its conversion into a cultural centre on the Cistercian Trail was planned. The present condition and the rules of access should therefore be checked before a visit.

In Pełczyce itself, a few hundred metres from the convent, stand the town hall and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Practical information

• Town: Pełczyce, Choszczno County, by Lake Panieńskie.
• The information on accessibility and plans for the site comes from the Wikipedia entry and may be out of date.