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Herrevad Abbey Herrevad Abbey is a hidden gem located in the southernmost part of Sweden (Scania). With its rich history, outstanding surroundings, and close to bigger cities such as Copenhagen (1,5 hrs by car), Malmö (45 min by car), Gothenburg (2 hrs by car), local airports and excellent train services. On and around the properties there are excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and nature walking. Nearby is an airfield, equestrian facilities, and several first-class golf courses. The Abbey includes two property formations; Herrevadskloster 2:90 and Herrevadskloster 2:66. These can be acquired separately or together. The properties house a number of buildings that can be converted into private residences, rented out, used for business purposes, etc. There is also a possibility to acquire a nearby plot of land currently owned by the municipality. Herrevadskloster has every opportunity to develop into a high-class visitor center with hotel and restaurant operations, cultural events, and as an experience center for those interested in sports and nature. A historical background unparalleled in Scandinavia Herrevad Abbey was a Cistercian monastery founded in 1144 by monks belonging to the Cistercian order from Cîteaux in modern-day France, as a "daughter" monastery of Cîteaux. The Cistercian Order was one of Europe's earliest collaboration projects. By virtue of its system of developing "daughter" houses, and its spiritual and economic success, Cistercian monasticism spread rapidly across all of Europe, including managing the territory between them with incredible efficiency. ”Thus, Cistercian heritage is not that of Champagne or Burgundy but transcends local particularities to contribute a de facto measure of European cultural identity. It leaves behind a large and unique heritage as a testimony worthy of much study and research for present and future generations.” (European Charter of Cistercian Abbeys and Sites) Herrevadskloster is one of 200 Cistercian Abbeys members of the European Charter of Cistercian Abbeys and Sites. The Cistercian monastery of Herrevad was built on the initiative of Archbishop Eskil of Lund. Eskil was a close friend of Bernhard of Clairvaux (considered the founder of the Cistercian order) and the inauguration took place as early as 1150, even though the monastery was by no means finished at the time. The foundations of the monastery church were laid in 1158 and the extensive construction probably continued for several decades. Herrevads monastery eventually became one of the largest and most significant medieval monasteries in Scania and was active until 1565. The monastic era ended in connection with the Reformation in Denmark in 1536. Sten Bille, who took over the estate, was the uncle of Tycho Brahe who, on an autumn evening in 1572, discovered a new star in the constellation Cassiopeia named Stella Nova. Later, the monastery was a fiefdom and in 1658 when Scania became Swedish, it passed on to the Swedish crown and became a residence for officers from the Swedish army. During the Danish-Swedish wars in the 17th century, bloody and dramatic events took place around Herrevad. Later use The granary warehouse, the barracks, and the stables have their background in the expansion that was made in the 1810s after Herrevad became a military headquarters for the region. Over the years, the activities at Herrevad have varied, which has left its mark on the building stock of the old royal estate. Herrevad's monastery was also used for breeding and training cavalry horses before the the facility finally passed into private ownership in 1993. Monastery ruins Of the medieval monastery buildings, only a fraction remains, which today are converted into a chapel. The chapel is today mainly used for weddings but for those interested in history there are a number of interesting artifacts, including the tombstone of one of the crusaders who once protected the monks on their pilgrimage to different holy places in and outside of Europe. The ruins were excavated and documented in the 2000s. The Castle The castle is partly built on the remains of the old monastery, which can be seen in the magnificent vaults and the beautiful old limestone floors. In the 18th century, two wings were added in the Renaissance style. The building has two floors and a vast knight's hall. Approx. 4 000 sqm. Over the centuries the castle has been used primarily by the military as an educational institution and modified to suit this use. Current owners have chosen to strip walls, floors, and ceilings of previous renovations in order to restore the castle to its original appearance. The old limestone floors, vaults, and ceramic tiles made by the monks along with the knight's hall can now be seen in their original splendor. The Royal Court A royal court was a farm that the king had at his disposal in order to support himself and his herd, his mounted retinue, on the farm's yield. The royal court of Herrevad dates back to 1745 and consists of three very old and quite substantial log houses of which two are currently undergoing renovation and conversion into homes. Approx 500 sqm. The old granary The old granary is an impressive building not only for its size but also for it´s thick gray stone and impressive height. The old granary has been used by the current owner as a concert venue. Art Museum/Events Hall The art museum is housed in what was once the cavalry riding arena. Some work remains to be done before it can be put into use, but it is already possible to see the potential of the building with its high ceilings and beautiful influx of light.