This magnificent church is one of the most important architectural monuments in the historic town center of the former count's capital Rietberg.

The former Franciscan monastery, which was built on the site of the earliest count's castle in the bend of the River Ems that can be traced back to Rietberg, shaped the political, cultural and religious life of the Rietberg region for more than three centuries.

Until 1979, the church (consecrated in 1629) and monastery building (built in 1726) were used by the Franciscans. The church interior was redesigned during the most recent restoration (2007) according to historical findings. Twelve members of the count's houses of Ostfriesland, Rietberg and Kaunitz were buried in the crypt, which has also been redesigned.

Here you can get a first impression: 360° panoramic view of the monastery church

Openings

Notes:
Open Tuesdays to Sundays all day up to the barred doors.
End of March to end of September: Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 p.m.
October and Christmas until mid-January: Saturdays and Sundays from 3-5 pm.

Please also note the church service regulations.

Price info

Admission free of charge
Guided tours of the monastery and the count's crypt are also available on request. Information and booking at the Rietberg tourist information office (tourismus@stadt-rietberg.de, 05244 986100).

General information