Where the Marienkapelle has been located for almost 700 years, was formerly the Jewish quarter. In 1349, the Jewish community of Würzburg was exterminated in a pogrom, the synagogue burned down. A few years later, the gothic church was built from donations from the citizens.

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The construction of the Marienkapelle was begun in 1377 and completed with the tower built around 1480. Originally, a chapel was built at this point for atonement by the citizens. …

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Marienkapelle Würzburg
The Marienkapelle - an architectural masterpiece in Lower Franconia
The Marienkapelle on the market square in Würzburg is one of the most beautiful and popular churches in the …

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