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Gedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers

Casinolaan 15, 6372 XG Landgraaf, Netherlands

The Gedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers

The Gedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers is a church located at Casinolaan 15, 6372 XG Landgraaf, Netherlands.

It was built in 1949 as a memorial to the miners who lost their lives in World War II.

  • The chapel is a modern building with a simple design.
  • It has a rectangular shape with a flat roof and a small tower at one end.
  • The exterior walls are made of concrete, while the interior features a wooden altar and pews.

The Gedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers serves as a place of worship for Catholics in the area.

It is also used for special events and ceremonies.

The chapel is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roermond, which is one of the 21 dioceses in the Netherlands.

Special Features

  1. A memorial plaque dedicated to the miners who lost their lives in World War II.
  2. A wooden altar with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
  3. Pews made of wood, adding a touch of warmth and coziness to the interior.

The Gedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers is a simple but meaningful place of worship that serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by miners during World War II.

Details

NameGedachteniskapel van de mijnwerkers
City/TownLandgraaf
ProvinceLimburg
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50.8729134, 6.0212332
Denomination
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1949
Time periodPost-WWII
Architectural styleModern
PatronVirgin Mary