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Lower Franconia

War Memorial Chapel on the Galgenleite

Lower Franconia

War Memorial Chapel on the Galgenleite

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War Memorial Chapel on the Galgenleite

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Location: Eltmann, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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January 6, 2020

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The war memorial chapel on the gallows lead high above the roofs of the city of Eltmann was built in 1953 to commemorate the fallen and missing in the Second World War. A way of the cross leads from the city up to the chapel. The chapel is open to the Main Valley on a parabolic floor plan in a scenic location and with an open bell tower.

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September 22, 2021

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As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials, war memorials or memorial chapels are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." …

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Peter W. Janakiew

February 20, 2021

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Chapel open to the Main Valley on a parabolic floor plan in a scenic location with an open bell tower.

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Eltmann, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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