Importance of monasteries and churches The monasteries of Fribourg have always formed a centre of religious culture, which includes architecture, sculpture and painting, and have contributed to the culture of the city. The Franciscan monastery was donated by Jakob von Riggisberg in 1256. In early times, it was closely associated with the city council, because it housed the city archives and its monastery church was used for town meetings until 1433. 300px|thumb|left|Maigrauge Abbey in Fribourg Similarly, the Augustinian monastery was founded in the mid-13th century, and enjoyed the support of the noble Velga family for a long time. Additionally, La Maigrauge Abbey has existed since 1255, and has belonged to the Cistercians since 1262. An important institution was the public hospital, opened in the mid-13th century, which provided services for the poor.
importance of monasteries and churches the monasteries of fribourg have always formed a centre of religious culture which includes architecture sculpture and painting and have contributed to the culture of the city the franciscan monastery was donated by jakob von riggisberg in 1256 in early times it was closely associated with the city council because it housed the city archives and its monastery church was used for town meetings until 1433 300px|thumb|left|maigrauge abbey in fribourg similarly the augustinian monastery was founded in the mid-13th century and enjoyed the support of the noble velga family for a long time additionally la maigrauge abbey has existed since 1255 and has belonged to the cistercians since 1262 an important institution was the public hospital opened in the mid-13th century which provided services for the poor