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Millstatt, monastery was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1086. It had a nunnery until 1455. In the 12th century, it was famous for its scriptorium that created fine manuscripts. There are many stone carvings and masonry work in the Romanesque parts of the buildings with displays of animals and biblical motives.

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Millstatt, monastery was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1086. It had a nunnery until 1455. In the 12th century, it was famous for its scriptorium that created fine manuscripts. There are many stone carvings and masonry work in the Romanesque parts of the buildings with displays of animals and biblical motives.