The whole place was named after this chapel - if that's no reason for a little break. The building fabric goes back to the 12th century. Its Romanesque appearance also dates from this period.

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Stefan Michaelis

December 16, 2025

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Located on the Nativity Trail, there is a very beautiful nativity scene in the open cross chapel.

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Location: Much, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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