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 period in which it was built. The chapel's design features a distinctive style, with pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

Notable Features

• The chapel is notable for its two best known works of art, the sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider.
• The chapel is also the place of burial of noted Baroque architect Balthasar Neumann.

Organ and Bells

The Marienkapelle has a pipe organ, although details about its specifications are not available.

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle is listed as a historic building in Germany.

Visiting Information

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

Notable Artworks and Relics

The sculptures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider, which were once located in the chapel, have been replaced with copies. Balthasar Neumann's tomb is also located within the chapel.