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Germany - Oberstdorf, Seelenkapelle

The Seelenkapelle (Chapel of the Souls) is one of the few buildings in the center of Oberstdirf, which did not fall victim to the Great Fire of 1865. The chapel is located on the west side of the parish church - in the middle of the old abandoned cemetery - and has been used as a war memorial chapel since 1931. The entrance is therefore guarded by two martial soldiers.

The chapel was probably built in the late 15th century. An "eternal light" was donated to it in 1504. In 1524 it was mentioned as an ossuary. The amazing paintings with the sculptures in the niches on the north wall were created in the middle of the 16th century. The impressive Pietà in the interior is dating back to the early 40s of the 20th century.

The Seelenkapelle is of huge significance to the fallen soldiers from the war and is also considered as a memorial (PiP3). The chapel is the second oldest of the Oberstdorf chapels.
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Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Très belle cette chapelle et remarquablement décorée... excellent historique
(Jaap, PIP 1&2 même image ?)
2 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen replied to Guy Bacca (guybac):

Thank you; changed PiP1.
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful this Jaap
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a serene Weekend!
2 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Magnifique et excellente série bien présentée et bien renseignée.
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine paisible.
2 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

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

Gudrun said:

Beautiful in the snow! hFF and a good weekend!
2 years ago

Ronald Stachowiak said:

nog lekker winters hier , mooi plaatje ,
fijn weekeinde !
2 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen replied to Ronald Stachowiak:

jaren geleden; dit jaar geen vlok sneeuw te zien !!
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das ist eine sehr schöne kleine Kapelle lieber Jaap,sehr schöne Aufnahme zeigst du,besonders gefällt mir dein Bild mit dem abendlichen Licht :))

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

Jeanne chevillard said:

de toute beauté
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Lovely images of this church in the snow, Jaap. HFF and have a great weekend.
2 years ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Preciosa composición de esa linda capilla nevada. Preciosa luz y colores.
2 years ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Sehr schöne Bilder Jaap!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!!
2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Excellent series, beautifully captured Jaap.
HFF and a good weekend.
2 years ago ( translate )