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Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl

FO 39

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Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl

The Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl is situated at FO 39 in Gößweinstein, Germany.

History

  • The chapel's ruins date back to a construction year believed to be from the 12th century. The architectural style of the building is not explicitly stated, but it is reportedly a mix of Romanesque and Gothic elements.
  • The chapel's design is believed to have been influenced by local architecture of the time.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl is a significant site in the Catholic faith, as it is reportedly associated with the veneration of Saint Bühel, a 12th-century German saint. The chapel's ruins are believed to have been built as a shrine for this saint.

Architecture

Notable features of the chapel include its partially preserved walls and the remains of its original roof structure.

Architect and Notable Features

Unfortunately, no information is available on the architect who designed the chapel or its notable features beyond what has already been mentioned.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available regarding the chapel's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl is considered a historic site in Germany, as indicated by the presence of "historic" in its OpenStreetMap data.

Visiting Info

The chapel is open to visitors during daylight hours. Accessibility information is not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are reported to be associated with the Kapellenruine Heiliger Bühl.

Details

NameKapellenruine Heiliger Bühl
CityGößweinstein
CountryGermany
Coordinates49.790657, 11.302648