Klauskapelle, Romanesque chapel in Goslar, Germany.
The Klauskapelle is a small Romanesque chapel in Goslar with a rectangular structure and three round-arched windows on its north wall. The building features thick stone walls and preserves its medieval appearance from centuries past.
The chapel was first documented in 1186 and originally served as a gate chapel at the city wall. From 1537 onward it became a place of prayer for miners working at the nearby Rammelsberg mine.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of travelers and carriers, because it stood near the southern city gate. The dedication and location show how important this place was for people entering or leaving the city.
The chapel is not always open and visits should be arranged in advance. Guided tours are offered through the Frankenberg parish and provide insight into the place's history and purpose.
Inside the chapel are an original Romanesque altar from the Middle Ages and a carved crucifix from the 15th century. These art pieces are rarely preserved examples of religious furnishings from that era.
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