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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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Annemarie said:

Beautiful, also the pips
9 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a nice Friday and weekend!
9 months ago

Denis Croissant said:

Lovely architecture, love those snowy peaks in the background too!
9 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A fine church and chapel here Jaap. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
9 months ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Prima Serie, Jaap. Ein schönes Wochenende!
9 months 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 :))
9 months ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

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

Madeleine Defawes said:

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

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the architecture. Have a great weekend, Jaap. All the best, Joe
9 months ago

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

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

Schussentäler said:

Sehr schön liegt diese Kapellen in der Allgäuer Landschaft
9 months ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

A beautiful and interesting series with great description. HFF Jaap.
9 months ago

Xata said:

HFF Jaap
9 months ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

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

tiabunna said:

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