Wernerkapelle Bacharach, Gothic chapel ruins in Bacharach, Germany
The red sandstone structure features a distinctive clover leaf Gothic design with architectural elements reaching toward the sky behind St Peter Church.
The chapel construction began in 1289 and continued for 140 years until French forces caused major damage during the War of the Grand Alliance.
The chapel memorializes Werner of Oberwesel, whose death in 1287 sparked significant social tensions between religious communities in the Rhine region.
Visitors can reach the chapel by following the marked path from Bacharach town center toward Stahleck Castle, with evening illumination enhancing the experience.
The chapel remains deliberately unroofed following its 1996 restoration, creating an open-air monument that connects with the surrounding Rhine landscape.
Location: Bacharach
GPS coordinates: 50.05950,7.76711
Latest update: November 20, 2025 15:06
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