Marienkapelle

The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic chapel located at the Unterer Markt (market square) 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.
• Today it is administered by the united parishes of the Würzburg Cathedral and the Kollegiatstift Neumünster.

Architecture

The Marienkapelle 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.

The chapel is notable for its architectural style, which reflects the Gothic period.

Location

The Marienkapelle is located at Oberer Weg, Cochem, Germany, at coordinates 50.140859, 7.16797.

Notable Features

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

Organ and Bells

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

Heritage Status

The Marienkapelle has been designated as a notable landmark in Würzburg, Germany.

Visiting Information

The chapel's opening hours are not publicly available.

The chapel is not wheelchair accessible.

Notable Artworks or Relics

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