The Neresheim Abbey Author:Manfred Schindler The Neresheim Abbey describes the history of the abbey from its inception through its complete restoration finished in 1975. It began as a fortress built in the 9th century and offered by Count Hartmann and Countess Adelheid von Dillingen-Kyburg as a permanent home to the cannons. — The booklet details the construction of the Abbey, the art work... more » it contains, describes is organs, and includes sketches of its original design and as well as its current footprint. Its history, including the period in the 12th and 13th centuries when it was a dual cloister for both monks and nuns is detailed.« less