Trappist Monastery Of Our Lady Of New Melleray
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Trappist Monastery of our lady of New Melleray is located twelve miles southwest of Dubuque on Highway 151. Founded in 1849 with seven monks it is now home to about 120 monks. They earn their livelihood from the 3,000 acres of land which they farm. The road to the Monastry is open to all visitors. Religious articles and monastery souvenirs made by the monks are available. |