Stourdza-Kapelle, Romanian Orthodox chapel in Baden-Baden, Germany.
The Stourdza Chapel is a building with striking architecture that stands on Michaelsberg hill and features a 24-meter-high dome modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The structure combines neoclassical elements with this distinctive dome form, making it visible from a distance.
Prince Michael Stourdza had the chapel built between 1863 and 1866 following the death of his seventeen-year-old son in Paris. The structure was created as a memorial to this personal loss and was designed as a mausoleum.
The chapel is named after its founder, Romanian Prince Michael Stourdza, and his wife. Visitors can still see the family portraits on the walls today, which reveal the deeply personal reason behind the building's creation.
The chapel is accessible on weekdays, but it is best to contact ahead to arrange a visit. During religious holidays, services take place where visitors can attend.
A tree from Moldova stands near the chapel and was planted by the prince during its consecration, while exotic species like sequoias and magnolias also grow in the surroundings. This special planting connects the prince's homeland to the place in a tangible way.
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