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Germany - Oberstdorf, St. Loretto-Kapellen

The Loretto-Kapellen (Loretto chapels) are a complex of chapels and a fountain on the outskirts of Oberstdorf. It consists of three individual Roman Catholic chapels. The Loretto chapels refer to the Italian pilgrimage site of Loreto near Ancona and are the end point of the Way of the Cross, which starts at the parish church in the village.

The Appachkapelle is the smallest and oldest Loretto chapel. The octagonal building was built in 1493. It is the origin of the entire complex. Today, the church houses a simple marble altar adorned with a wooden sculpture. The little chapel also offers frescoes from the time of its construction (PiP2).

Just outside the chapel stands the Marienbrunnen, which has probably existed since the beginnings of the pilgrimages (PiP1).

The most beautiful and largest chapel is the Kapelle Maria Loretto. It was built when the Appachkapelle became a popular pilgrimage chapel in the 17th century (between 1657 and 1677) and could no longer cope with the large number of pilgrims. It houses the miraculous image of Mary (PiP3 and 4).

The Josefskapelle was built in 1671 on a cross floor plan and consecrated in 1685. This chapel used to form the actual end of the Way of the Cross (PiP5).
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49 comments

Annemarie said:

Beautiful, also the pips
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a nice Friday and weekend!
2 years ago

Denis Croissant said:

Lovely architecture, love those snowy peaks in the background too!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

A fine church and chapel here Jaap. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
2 years ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Prima Serie, Jaap. Ein schönes Wochenende!
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du wieder eine sehr schöne,alte Kirche entdeckt lieber Jaap,schön sind auch die Innenaufnahmen dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Belle petite chapelle avec un magnifique intérieur merci pour l'info bonne journée.
2 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette jolie chapelle !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the architecture. Have a great weekend, Jaap. All the best, Joe
2 years ago

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Ces deux petites chapelles sont très bien présentées (extérieur et intérieur) par cette belle série d'images + commentaire
2 years ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

A beautiful and interesting series with great description. HFF Jaap.
2 years ago

Xata said:

HFF Jaap
2 years ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Klein und fein im Interieur. Ausdruckstark gezeigt. HFF und einen schönen Tag, Jaap.
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

An interesting series of this little church, Jaap. HFF and have a great weekend.
2 years ago

Mario Vargas said:

beatiful serei of these oldie Chapels, HFF
2 years ago