Michaelskapelle

The Michaelskapelle stands behind the Church of St Katharin, featuring a two-story structure with a large underground vault containing thousands of human remains.

The chapel's construction began in the early 11th century, though some sources indicate it was built during the 14th century near the main church grounds.

This burial chapel, dedicated to Archangel Michael, served as an ossuary between 1400 and 1750, storing the remains of approximately 20,000 deceased individuals.

Visitors can view the bone collection through a metal grate during regular hours, while access to the vault requires participation in specialized guided tours.

The ossuary contains an unusual gold-plated skull, which remains from a previous television production filmed within the chapel's ancient walls.

Location: Oppenheim

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Katharinenstraße 1, 55276 Oppenheim, Germany

Website: http://regionalgeschichte.net/rheinhessen/oppenheim/kulturdenkmaeler/st-michaelskapelle.html

GPS coordinates: 49.85417,8.35426

Latest update: April 29, 2025 08:02