Kaple Panny Marie Klatovské, Religious chapel in Kašperské Hory, Czech Republic.
Kaple Panny Marie Klatovské is a stone chapel built above a natural spring that rises above Kašperské Hory. Inside, it houses a wooden panel painting depicting the Mother of God in Baroque style, modeled after the sacred image of Klatovy.
The chapel began as a simple pilgrimage site in the 17th century above the healing spring. Major renovations between 1815 and 1816 expanded the building and solidified its importance as a regional destination.
The chapel is called Grantl and its name refers to the image of the Virgin Mary of Klatovy. According to the best-known legend, a poor journeyman from Klatovy carried his mother's only inheritance, a picture of the Virgin, on his wanderings and could not lift his pack again below Kašperské Hory, so a shrine was built for the image. Pilgrims came for the feast of Our Lady of the Snows on 5 August, and the Marian tradition was renewed after 1990.
The chapel is reachable via marked trails from Kašperské Hory, with parking available nearby. The site is easily accessible on foot and offers a quiet location for a brief visit.
The spring beneath the chapel drew local folk beliefs for centuries and was visited by people seeking its healing waters. Today this natural water source remains present and forms an essential part of the place, even though its former spiritual meaning has evolved.
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