Marienkapelle

The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic chapel located at the Unterer Markt of the town of Würzburg, Bavaria.

History

• The chapel was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century.
• Despite its large size, it is a chapel by status, as it does not have a parish.
• Today it is administered by the united parishes of the Würzburg Cathedral and the Kollegiatstift Neumünster.

Architecture

The Marienkapelle was heavily damaged by the Bombing of Würzburg in World War II and its interior was destroyed by flames.

It was rebuilt in the 1950s and re-consecrated in 1962.

Location

• Address: Mitterweg
• Country: Germany
• Town: Dürnbucher Forst

Notable Features

The chapel is notable for being the place of burial of noted Baroque architect Balthasar Neumann.

The chapel's interior features a unique architectural style, reflecting its Gothic origins.

Organ and Bells

No information is available on the organ or bells of the Marienkapelle.

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle is not listed as a heritage site in Germany.

Visiting Information

The Marienkapelle is open to visitors.

However, no information is available on its opening hours or accessibility.

Notable Artworks and Relics

Two of the chapel's most notable works of art are the sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider, which were relocated to the Mainfränkisches Museum in 2005.

The chapel also features a number of other artworks and relics, but no information is available on their specific details.

Architect

The architect responsible for the Marienkapelle's construction is believed to have been Balthasar Neumann, although this is not confirmed.