Marienberg Abbey (German:
Abtei Marienberg; Italian:
Abbazia Monte Maria) is a Benedictine abbey in
Mals 
,
Vinschgau 
in
South Tyrol 
, northern Italy. It was founded in 1149 or 1150 by Ulrich von
Tarasp 
and other nobles.
It has maintained a long tradition of education and, at 1,340 m, it is Europe’s highest abbey. It retains a Baroque style with Romanesque elements, and has some well-maintained frescos.
History
The history of the foundation goes back to Charlemagne, who established the St. John Benedictine monastery between 780 and 786 in
Müstair 
further up in the valley.