Russian Chapel, Bad Homburg

The Russian Chapel features brick construction with onion domes, incorporating traditional elements of Eastern Orthodox architecture throughout its exterior and interior design points.

Completed in 1899, architect Leon Benois designed this chapel during a period when Bad Homburg attracted numerous Russian nobles visiting the spa town.

The chapel contains religious art pieces, including frescoes and icons depicting saints and biblical scenes, representing Orthodox Christian artistic traditions.

Located in the state of Hesse, the chapel maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its architectural and religious heritage.

The structure demonstrates the adaptation of Russian Revival architecture using German building materials, creating a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western construction methods.

Location: Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

Location: Hesse

Inception: 1899

Architects: Leon Benois

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 50.22580,8.62528

Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:08