Marienkapelle

The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic chapel located at Schulstraße in Bernhardsthal, Austria.

History

• The Marienkapelle was built as an alternative to the "Weisse Kreuz" (White Cross) chapel by the community in 1906. With the self-imposed commitment to perpetual preservation, it serves as a place of worship for the Catholic faith.
• Due to its status as a chapel without a parish, further information on its architecture is not available.

Architecture

The Marienkapelle is constructed in the Gothic style and features notable architectural elements.

Location

The Marienkapelle is situated at Schulstraße in Bernhardsthal, Austria. It is located within the town of Würzburg, Bavaria.

Notable Features and Artworks

• The chapel's two most renowned works of art, sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider, are currently housed in the Mainfränkisches Museum. In-situ replicas have taken their place.
• Notably, Balthasar Neumann, a prominent Baroque architect, is interred within the chapel.

Organ and Bells

Information on the Marienkapelle's organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle has been designated as a heritage site with a rating of 2. It falls under the management of the bda (Bundesdenkmalamt).

Visiting Information

The chapel's opening hours are currently unavailable. Accessibility information is also not available.

Notable Relics and Artworks

• In addition to the sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider, the Marienkapelle houses notable relics and artworks, including those of Balthasar Neumann.