Sylvesterkapelle, Medieval chapel ruins in Weitmar, Bochum, Germany.
The Sylvesterkapelle exhibits both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements in its remaining exterior walls within the Weitmar Castle Park grounds.
First documented in 1397, the chapel expanded in 1464 from a private noble residence chapel to become a subsidiary church of Bochum's main parish.
The chapel transformed from Catholic to Lutheran use between 1543 and 1549, reflecting the religious changes that swept through the region.
The ruins stand in the northwestern section of Weitmar Castle Park, accessible through multiple hiking trails including a 4.75-kilometer circular route.
The structure sustained heavy damage during a May 1943 air raid, with only the outer walls remaining, leading to its current protected status since 1995.
Location: Bochum
GPS coordinates: 51.44794,7.18870
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:52
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