Nepomukkapelle, Baroque chapel in Bregenz, Austria.
Nepomukkapelle is a small baroque chapel with a circular floor plan situated in Bregenz. The structure showcases typical baroque features including a flat dome with lantern, onion-shaped roof ornament, and round arch windows, while wall pilasters and a continuous baseband articulate the exterior.
The chapel was built in 1757 following the rescue of theologian Franz Wilhelm Haas from Lake Constance, with architect Johann Michael Beer from Bildstein designing the structure. This dramatic event prompted construction as an expression of gratitude and led to its long use as a burial chapel.
The chapel honors Saint John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of water safety, with pilgrims historically seeking protection from drowning and water accidents. Visitors today can sense this spiritual purpose in the simple interior layout and the devoted atmosphere within the small circular space.
The chapel sits near Kornmarktplatz and is easily reached on foot from Bregenz train station. Being a very small building, visiting takes only a few minutes, but its location near other attractions makes it a convenient stop while exploring the old town.
The structure maintains an unusual central baroque layout without architectural emphasis on the altar space, an uncommon design choice for religious buildings of that era. This balanced circular form creates an surprisingly intimate space where visitors stand equidistant from the center regardless of where they stand.
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