Benedictine Monastery with Black Madonna

Swiss town of Einsiedeln has long been a famous place of pilgrimage. Benedictine Abbey emerged in these places in 934 year. Ancient monastery has undergone many developments in the late 17th - early 18th century it was completely rebuilt. The main value of the abbey is the statue of the Black Madonna, dating from the 15th century. All in Europe, there are several such statues. It is believed that they help to find motherhood so Benedictine monastery rush women and young couples who are hoping to help the shrine. Many famous Madonna and fountain near the monastery. Since it pours holy water, making a wish need to drink from the fountain of all four arms, and then the desired necessarily true. Another pride of the Benedictine Monastery - church library, which stores the unique manuscript of the 10th century, and a huge collection of old books.