Marienkapelle

The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic chapel located at the Unterer Markt (market square) 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. The chapel 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.

Architecture

The Marienkapelle is an example of Gothic architecture, with characteristic features such as pointed arches and ribbed vaults. The chapel's design is attributed to the architect Q61349 (Balthasar Neumann). Notable features include the chapel's large size and intricate stone carvings.

Location

The Marienkapelle is located at St 2092, Oberreith, Germany, in the town of Würzburg. It is situated on the Unterer Markt (market square).

Notable Features

The chapel is also the place of burial of noted Baroque architect Balthasar Neumann.

Organ and Bells

Information about the organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle is a protected historical monument in Germany.

Visiting Information

The Marienkapelle's opening hours are not specified. The chapel's accessibility information is also not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider, which are today located in the Mainfränkisches Museum, have been replaced in-situ by copies.