How did convents help power medieval Vienna's economy?

Convents were like busy little factories that helped make Vienna a rich and powerful city during the middle ages.

Imagine you have a big toy box full of different toys, some are blocks, some are dolls, and some are cars. Now imagine every toy in that box is being made by someone who lives in a special house called a convent. These people are nuns, and they work really hard to make clothes, food, and even books.

Convents were not just places where nuns lived, they were like supermarkets, bakery shops, and libraries all in one! They had big gardens where they grew vegetables, and they raised animals to make cheese and butter. Sometimes, they even made beautiful tapestries and paintings that people wanted to buy.

These convents sold their goods to rich people, other churches, and even kings. That means Vienna got extra money from these convents, kind of like how a city gets more coins when its shops are doing really well.

So, the nuns weren’t just praying, they were working hard to help Vienna grow richer and stronger!