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Sep 13, 2017 · 470. Felsenkirche, the "crag church." Gerhard Gorges/CC BY-SA 3.0. According to legend, this unique cliffhanging chapel, known as the Felsenkirche (also called “Chapel-in-the-Rocks”...
Jul 28, 2015 · The Felsenkirche - or Church in the Rock - sits about 200 feet above Idar-Oberstein, Germany, built inside a natural niche along a towering rock face. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and...
The Felsenkirche, a church built into a natural niche in the rocks, rises high above the houses of Oberstein. Wyrich IV of Daun-Oberstein had it constructed in the years 1482-1484. Behind it, a wall of rocks rises steeply upwards; and under it, the houses of Oberstein nestle into the slope.
Sep 9, 2019 · Unique Church in the Rocks - Review of Felsenkirche, Idar-Oberstein, Germany - Tripadvisor. Felsenkirche. 193 Reviews. #2 of 21 things to do in Idar-Oberstein. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. Kirchweg 3, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
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Sep 8, 2017 · Felsenkirche: Little Church Built into a Mountain - See 193 traveler reviews, 153 candid photos, and great deals for Idar-Oberstein, Germany, at Tripadvisor.
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Felsenkirche. 193 reviews. #2 of 21 things to do in Idar-Oberstein. Churches & Cathedrals. Closed now. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. Visits to the rock church are only possible as part of guided tours. They are offered by the EdelSteinLand Tourist Information.
Sep 5, 2023 · The Felsenkirche in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, is an iconic landmark in the region and has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The Chapel was established around 1350 a.D. to serve as a place of worship for the miners working in the nearby gemstone mines.