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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

St. George Chapel

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

St. George Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

St. George Chapel

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Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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September 11, 2023

Cycling

Chapel of St. George in Blens

The first sacred building on this site was built in 1371. From 1806 onwards, today's chapel was built with funds from the Catholic priest …

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July 18, 2023

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It was first mentioned in a document in 1371. Due to the dilapidation of the old chapel, it was thanks to a Blens "citizens' initiative" that efforts were made to build a new chapel and this was also implemented. In 1807, the pretty chapel, built from quarry stones, was completed and consecrated to Saints George and Blaise.

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June 14, 2022

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Right next to the castle is the St. George's Chapel, built from quarry stone in 1371. In 1807 the new chapel was inaugurated and dedicated to Saints George and Blaise.

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St. George Chapel – Half-Timbered Houses in Blens loop from Blens

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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