Since its foundation by the bishop of Brixen Hartmann in 1142, the Augustinian abbey of Neustift made a name for itself. It offered shelter to the pilgrims on their journey towards the Holy Land and Rome and was an important spiritual and cultural centre of Europe.Testimony of this important role is the extensive and famous library with valuable manuscripts, the historic collection of paintings, the extensive activity concerning education and also the popular wine cellar. http://www.kloster-neustift.it/ back