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The Käppele ('Little Chapel') is the commonly used name for the Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung ('Pilgrimage Church of the Visitation of Mary'), located on a hill above Würzburg, in Germany. (It must not be confused with the Marienkapelle, or Chapel of Mary, located in the centre of the same city.)
- Bavaria
- 1754
- Franconia
- Roman Catholic
Würzburg, Germany. Käppele is the commonly used name for the church Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung in Würzburg. It was built following plans by Balthasar Neumann in the mid-18th century in Rococo style. It serves as a pilgrimage church and until 2014 was attended to by members of the Capuchins. The name Käppele is derived from the ...
- Spittelbergweg 15, Würzburg, Germany
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Das Käppele ist eine barocke Kirche auf dem Nikolausberg, die 1747 – 1750 nach einem Gnadenkapelle erbaut wurde. Es ist ein beliebtes Wallfahrtsziel mit einer Pieta, die für Wunder bekannt ist, und einem Stationsweg mit lebensgroßen Figuren.
Nestled in the historic city of Würzburg, Germany, the Käppele stands as a testament to the splendor of Baroque architecture and the deep-rooted Catholic faith of the region. Built in the 18th century, this pilgrimage church is not just a religious site but also an artistic masterpiece, drawing visitors from around the world.
Käppele Würzburg Friedrichstraße 26 97082 Würzburg. Tel. 0931-79 40 77 60 Mail: kaeppele.wuerzburg@bistum-wuerzburg.de
Jan 26, 2020 · Source: Shutterstock Käppele Another of Balthasar Neumann’s Baroque masterpieces is just south of the Marienburg fortress, atop the 366-metre Nikolausberg hill on the left bank of the Main. Reached via 352 steps, this pilgrimage church, distinguished by its bud domes, was built in just a couple of years up to 1750 and once again boasts works ...
Oct 14, 2019 · Käpelle is a small pilgrimage church located high above the city on the mountain next to the fortress. She is considered to have a brand image of the city. You can climb the Marienberg on foot along a pilgrimage path, but you can also take a car to the parking lot from where a short hiking trail leads to the chapel.
