Stummsche Kapelle, Neo-Gothic family chapel in Neunkirchen, Germany
Description
The Stummsche Kapelle is a chapel with neo-Gothic features sitting on a hill above Neunkirchen. Its interior shows pointed windows and a vaulted ceiling, while the sandstone facade reflects the architectural style of the 19th century.
History
The chapel was built from 1852 to 1854 by architect Mathias Mußweiler as one of the earliest neo-Gothic structures in the region. Severe wartime damage and an incident in the 1930s caused significant harm to the building.
Culture
The chapel reflects how wealthy industrial families in the 19th century expressed their faith through private structures. Visitors can see how personal belief and business success were linked in this era.
Practical
The chapel sits on a slope and is reached from above via a pathway connected to hiking trails. The grounds can be slippery depending on weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Did you know?
The building was originally crowned with four cast-iron ornaments made by the local ironworks. Only two of these decorative elements survive today, the others were lost during the war.
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