Franziskus-Marterl, Wayside shrine in Altenschwand, Germany.
The Franziskus-Marterl stands as a stone chapel with detailed craftsmanship, featuring religious motifs and architectural elements typical of Bavarian wayside shrines.
Built in 1984 by Michael Meier, this shrine became a central meeting point for protesters opposing the construction of the Wackersdorf nuclear reprocessing plant.
The shrine maintains regular prayer gatherings four times annually, including commemorations of the Chernobyl disaster and celebrations of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Located at coordinates 49.3131395, 12.2445525, the shrine can be reached through marked paths and local roads connecting to Altenschwand village.
This religious monument combines traditional Catholic devotion with environmental activism, serving as both a place of worship and a protest memorial.
Location: Bodenwöhr
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 49.31314,12.24455
Latest update: October 17, 2025 10:39
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