



Saint John's Abbey
Collegeville
Marcel Breuer's Brutalist masterwork rises from Minnesota's plains with a honeycomb concrete facade that filters light through stained glass. The exposed concrete interior and soaring bell tower inspired The Brutalist film.
Brutalist architecture landmark
Architect Marcel Breuer
Iconic concrete church
Guided abbey tours
Tips
🏛️"Saint John's is his greatest work, by far" (Robert McCarter, architect)
🙏join the monks for morning, afternoon or evening prayer
🥾trails around the grounds offer peaceful winter hikes
Saint John's Abbey
Collegeville




Marcel Breuer's Brutalist masterwork rises from Minnesota's plains with a honeycomb concrete facade that filters light through stained glass. The exposed concrete interior and soaring bell tower inspired The Brutalist film.
Brutalist architecture landmark
Architect Marcel Breuer
Iconic concrete church
Guided abbey tours
Tips
🏛️"Saint John's is his greatest work, by far" (Robert McCarter, architect)
🙏join the monks for morning, afternoon or evening prayer
🥾trails around the grounds offer peaceful winter hikes