Hohe Schule, Loosdorf, Austria
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The Hohe Schule [1] in Loosdorf near Melk was built in 1574 as a first protestant centre to educate the youth by the Earl of Losenstein. He also constructed the nearby castle 'Schallaburg' and church [2] in Loosdorf. The Hohe Schule has a cosy inner courtyard and is noted for its characteristic arcades Kreuzgewolben in the corridors.
The Hohe Schule was the first School in Central Europe with a written curriculum (Schulordnung). The role of the Hohe Schule in the context of (contra)reformation in the 16th century in Europe has been documented by the University of Vienna. See also Helene Miklas: Die protestantische "Hohe Schule" in Loosdorf 1574-1627. Meilenstein auf dem Weg der reformatorischen Pädagogik in Österreich oder eine bloße Episode? In: Paedagogica Historica. International journal of the history of education. New Series 37. 2001. S. 758-760. In the 16th century the Protestant religion came under pressure. The ’Hohe Schule’ was closed as a Grammar School in 1627 and the than owner, George of Stubenberg, left Austria in 1660. The ’Hohe Schule’ remained in possession of nobility until the beginning of the 20th century. Visitors can rent rooms for short or long stays.
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