On Jakobusweg of Effeltrich in the direction of Hetzles on the "Upper Bühl" is an unusual corridor chapel in octagonal shape. Their name "Mindful on the way" indicates the importance of the chapel for the pilgrims. It is located on the road that leads from Bamberg to Nuremberg, with long-haul destinations in Italy and Spain. The octagonal form of the chapel is said to be reminiscent of the church of Santa Maria of Eunate on the Way of St. James in Spain. This design is mainly found in early Christian churches. The overhead windows are intended to convey the protection of the room. The colored mouth-blown Lamberts glasses are a real eye-catcher. Between the attic and the windows, the four cardinal virtues of bravery, justice, wisdom and moderation can be found again. In between, the Christian virtues faith, hope, love. The center is the altar, a natural oak trunk. The encircling benches in the church symbolize by the type of installation: No one sits behind or in front.
The builder of the chapel offers on the website 8x8sam.de/htm/chronik.html more information.

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Location: Effeltrich, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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