Successful restoration: Abbey Lilienfeld shines in new shine!

Successful restoration: Abbey Lilienfeld shines in new shine!

Stift Lilienfeld, 3180 Lilienfeld, Österreich - The restoration of the Lilienfeld Abbey is progressing in an impressive manner! The first construction phase of the comprehensive renovation has now been successfully completed. This reports Meinbezirk.at, and emphasizes that the focus was on the new covering and securing the roof of the tract between the two courtyards. The southern facade of the church courtyard was also restored, which included the exchange of heavily damaged windows and the elaborate revision of historical stone walls. The expertise came from regional craftsmen, while architect Pfoser from St. Pölten took over the planning and the construction management. The project also received valuable support from the Federal Monument Office in Lower Austria and the municipality of Lilienfeld.

In addition to the successful work, the general restoration, which began on July 25, 2024, has now officially started. This stage also includes securing the roof and other restoration measures on the facade and the revision of the windows in the church courtyard area. As Stift-lilienfeld.at reports, access to the gate and the monastery shop will remain guaranteed throughout all construction work. Abbot Pius Maurer is delighted with progress; The goal is to preserve and make the impressive historical substance and architecture of the monastery for future generations.

joint efforts for the future

The work is not only an architectural undertaking, but also a cultural responsibility that helps preserve the history of the abbey. The successful completion of the first stage of construction is already being built up in further plans, which include further areas of the church and prelate courtyard. These initiatives are in line with the long history of the Lilienfeld Abbey, which has been founded by Duke Leopold VI since its foundation in 1202. von Babenberg plays a central role in the cultural and spiritual life of the region.