Section of the fallen monastery

Section of the fallen monastery

Really cool monastery - turned asylum - turned lazaret.

This building boasts a fascinating, if somewhat disturbing, history. Originally constructed in 1545 as a Capuchin monastery and church, its peaceful purpose took a dark turn in 1813 when it became the female ward of a nearby asylum.

The cycle of repurposing continued in 1886, when the asylum was transformed into a lazaret, a quarantine facility for those suffering from the typhus epidemic ravaging the region.

Tragedy struck again in the first half of the 20th century when a devastating flood ravaged the former monastery. Local authorities were forced to relocate the bodies from its cemetery, but the flood's fury left its mark. Accounts tell of bones and skulls scattered throughout the surrounding woods for months after the flood.

Sadly, time and neglect have taken their toll. Today, this historic site space lies in ruins, marred further by the inconsiderate dumping of trash by some less than respectable individuals.

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