On
a mountain ridge above the Kocher valley lies Großcomburg.
In 1078 Count Burkhard of Rothenburg-Comburg donated his castle
and turned it over to the Benedictine Order. In the 12th century the monastery experienced a heyday and the monastery was given a new appearance. The hexagonal chapel, the cloister and the chapter hall originate from this time. At the
end of the 15th century it was converted into an aristocratic Convent
of Canons. During the redesign that followed, Großcomburg took on a well-fortified character again, as it was secured with a circular wall, battlements, towers and roundels. In 1947 a continuing education center for teachers was set up in the former monastery rooms.
The complex is freely accessible today, however the buildings are not open for tours. The former monastery church can be visited as part of guided tours. A small exhibition area on the history of Großcomburg is located in the museum cafe.
