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 recorded source groups · SRC-15279, SRC-11545 - Built in 1136 (Cistercian foundation)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · 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
How is Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) connected to The Name of the Rose?
Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey), in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau), has a documented connection to The Name of the Rose. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) located?
Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Abbey) is located in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse (Rheingau).