Mariakapel

Mariakapel is a church located in the Netherlands, situated in the town of Oost-, West- en Middelbeers, North Brabant province. The Mariakapel (Mary Chapel) is a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

• The church was built in 1926 as a memorial to the victims of World War I.
• It was designed by architect J.J.P. Piëterson and features a simple but elegant design inspired by the Gothic Revival style.

The chapel's architecture is characterized by a small, rectangular building with a gabled roof and a distinctive octagonal tower.

1. Exterior: The exterior walls of Mariakapel are made of brick and feature pointed arches and ribbed vaults in the Gothic-inspired design. The walls also have a simple yet elegant façade with a central entrance flanked by two smaller windows. Above the entrance, there is a stone carving depicting a relief of Mary, the patron saint of the chapel.
2. Interior: Inside Mariakapel, visitors will find a single nave with an apse at the eastern end. The interior features intricate stone carvings adorning the walls and pillars, as well as stained glass windows that filter in soft, colorful light. Wooden pews line the nave, providing seating for worshippers. A large, ornate altar stands at the far end of the chapel, surrounded by a decorative reredos.

Mariakapel serves as a place of worship for the local community and is also a popular tourist destination due to its unique architecture and history.