Ritter Chapel Haßfurt
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The knight's chapel in Haßfurt is a "jewel" of church architecture.
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•August 18, 2020
The Knight's Chapel Haßfurt (Marienkapelle) is considered one of the most important Late Gothic buildings in Lower Franconia. The choir of the sacral building is surrounded by a triple crest frieze with a total of 248 medieval heraldic shields. The neo-Gothic reconstruction begun in the 19th century was only partially completed. The church is located outside the old city walls in the eastern suburbs and is surrounded by the cemetery. The Knight's Chapel is the oldest pilgrimage church in the diocese of Würzburg.
Source: Wikipediatranslated by•April 8, 2018
The foundation stone of the late Gothic choir is said to have been laid as early as 1390, according to old, but unsecured traditions, while the nave was. 1431 was built. Since another local church was built at the same time, it is possible that construction will start later.Source and further information at:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritterkapelle_Ha%C3%9Ffurttranslated by•April 8, 2021
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