Graukloster (Schleswig)

This court became redundant with the construction of Jürgensburg Castle on Gull Island, near the city center and St. Peter's Cathedral.

[6] At the end of the 15th century, the few remaining friars, two priests, and one lay brother of St. Paul joined the Observance movement in the Franciscan Order at the behest of Duke Frederick I.

[4] In 1529, Christian III, son of Frederick and future King of Denmark, gathered 400 secular and spiritual dignitaries at St. Paul.

This significant meeting played a pivotal role in shaping the religious landscape of both the Duchy of Schleswig and the Kingdom of Denmark.

[6] Christian III, who had previously encountered Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms in 1521, had already joined the Reformation movement with the part of the Duchy of Schleswig that was under his jurisdiction.

[6] To further capture the essence of the original design, an engraving by Frans Hogenberger from approximately 1600 offers an additional visual representation.

Over time, certain sections of the original building were built after the Reformation and remained hidden until restoration work took place between 1980 and 1984.

The history of the building is evident in the exposed sections of the foundations and the unplastered exterior walls, showcasing the various stages of construction and modifications that have occurred over the years.

This hall contains wall paintings and exhibits the pointed arches on its door and window openings, reminiscent of the Gothic period.