Reichenau Island
Reichenau · Reichenau
island in Germany
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:05
Welcome to the island of Reichenau, an unassuming yet monumental treasure nestled amidst the shimmering expanse of Lake Constance in Southern Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a place where history sleeps yet whispers,…
Listen in the app2Minster of St. Mary and Marcus — The Spiritual Heart2:01
The Minster of St. Mary and Marcus is the spiritual heart of Reichenau and the largest of its three historic churches. …
Listen in the app3The Scriptorium and the Art of the Book1:44
Reichenau’s greatest contribution to world culture is undoubtedly its scriptorium, where monks painstakingly crafted some of the most exquisite illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. During the 10th and 11th centuries, the…
Listen in the app4Church of St. George — Miracles in Fresco1:50
Nestled amongst vineyards at the eastern tip of the island stands the Basilica of St. George, a masterpiece of ecclesiastical art. …
Listen in the app5The Herb Garden — The Legacy of Walafrid Strabo1:41
Reichenau is not only famous for its spiritual and artistic output but also for its contributions to science and horticulture. The island’s reputation as a 'vegetable island' has its roots in the early Middle Ages, specifically…
Listen in the app6Church of St. Peter and Paul — Romanesque Harmony1:42
At the western end of the island, near the harbor where ships come in, stands the Church of St. Peter and Paul. …
Listen in the app7The Honor System and Island Life1:40
One of the most endearing aspects of modern life on Reichenau is the 'unmanned vegetable stands' that you will encounter as you cycle or walk around the island. This is a lovely honor system where farmers put out fresh produce,…
Listen in the app8Closing1:28
As we conclude our tour of Reichenau, we are left with a sense of the profound tranquility that has drawn travelers and pilgrims here for over a millennium. We have walked the halls of the great Minster, admired the 'miracles in…
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What is Reichenau Island?
Reichenau Island is a place in Reichenau with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Reichenau |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.6931, 9.0631 |
| Last updated |