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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. The chapel is the second oldest of the Oberstdorf chapels.
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48 comments

Annemarie said:

beautiful also the inset

HWW dear Jaap
7 days ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautifully twee church. All the best, Joe
7 days ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe chapelle décorée bien captée !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
7 days ago ( translate )

Jo WaLo said:

Interessanter Ort mit einer schönen Kapelle, HWW!
7 days ago ( translate )

MaggsMep said:

As always a super series Jaap. HWW
7 days ago ( translate )

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de cette chapelle . Bonne journée.
7 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

A delightful series from this lovely chapel Jaap, HWW!
7 days ago

Makrofan said:

Sehr schöne Serie!
7 days ago ( translate )

Xata said:

HWW Jaap, well documented series.
7 days ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Très belle chapelle bien mise en valeur dans l'image principale, les PIPs montrant de très intéressants détails
7 days ago ( translate )

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Belle architecture et un intérieur riche.
7 days ago ( translate )

Wierd Folkersma said:

een prachtige serie, HWW Jaap!
7 days ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Sehr schön bebilderte Serie dieser kunstvoll bemalten Kapelle. Ein Kleinod. HWW, Jaap.
7 days ago ( translate )

grobi358 said:

Eine sehr schöne und informative Serie, HWW Dir!
7 days ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Superbe et excellente prise joliment partagée et bien renseignée.
HWW et agréable journée paisible et reposante.
6 days ago ( translate )