In the half-century from 1830 to 1880 the cloisters likewise prospered and multiplied fivefold.
The cloisters are to the south, with the chapter-house, &c., to the east, with the dormitory over.
Adjoining the cloisters are two chapels of earlier date than the cathedral itself, one of which, known as the "old cathedral," goes back perhaps to the 8th century.
The beautiful cloisters of the ancient abbey, one of the oldest in Germany, are still in fair preservation.
During his absence two priests from parishes near Wittenberg married; while several monks, throwing aside their cowls, left their cloisters.
