monasteries - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1984 - 4 Shilling

In Tyrol, west of Innsbruck in the middle part of the Oberinntal, close to the foot of the Birchkogel rises the stately Cistercian monastery of Stams on a moderate hill. The historians refer to the Prince of Tyrol, Meinhard II, as the founder of the monastery in Stams. When, on March 12, 1273, a small group of Cistercian monks came to Stams, Count Meinhard prepared for the pilgrimage to St. John in the oak forest, a provisional wooden monastery as accommodation for the coming monks before, where they should remain until the completion of the actual monastery. This monastery was inaugurated on 5 November 1284, accompanied by great celebrations. This event was the occasion for the 700th anniversary of the Stams Abbey, which was festively celebrated in 1984. The buildings of the monastery from 1284 remained essentially unchanged until the Baroque culture. Towards the end of the 17th century, the imposing prince's wing with the two towers was built according to the plans of the Innsbruck court architect J.M.Gumpp. The now dilapidated church was also renovated in Baroque style. Due to the baroque style, the entire monastery complex became a Baroque monument and is today one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Tyrol. The brand image shows a view of the Cistercian monastery.