Marienkapelle

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

History

• The Marienkapelle 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, characteristic of the 14th century. The chapel's design features a distinctive façade with pointed arches and ribbed vaults. Its interior contains several notable architectural elements, including a large nave and a choir.

Notable Features

• The chapel is also the place of burial of noted Baroque architect Balthasar Neumann. Two sculptures, Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider, are located in the Mainfränkisches Museum and have been replaced in-situ by copies.

Organ and Bells

Information on the organ and bells of the Marienkapelle is not available.

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle is a protected historical monument in Germany.

Visiting Information

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

Notable Artworks or Relics

The chapel contains several notable artworks and relics, including the sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider (although these have been replaced with copies).