Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) is an abbey in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau), Germany, and a filming location for The Name of the Rose (Der Name der Rose) (1986). Built in 1136 (Cistercian foundation).
Location: Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau), Germany
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Name of the Rose (Der Name der Rose) (movie, 1986) — as Most interior scenes of the medieval monastery mystery with Sean Connery were shot here in wint
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15279, SRC-11545 - Built in 1136 (Cistercian foundation)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11545, SRC-16674, SRC-17466 - Historic designation: Architectural and cultural monument; among the most significant architectural heritage sites in Hesse
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11545, SRC-16674, SRC-16546
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11545 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eberbach_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15279 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Name_der_Rose_(Film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16546 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Eberbach (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16674 — https://www.kuladig.de/Objektansicht/P-TB-20100918-0017 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17466 — https://www.eltville.de/freizeit-tourismus/erleben-entdecken/sehenswuerdigkeiten/kloster-eberbach/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Name of the Rose filmed?
Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey), in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau), is a real-world filming location used for The Name of the Rose.
Where is Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) located?
Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) is located in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau).