Roskapellchen, Heritage chapel in central Aachen, Germany
Description
The Roskapellchen is a small chapel with a distinctive hexagonal shape built from light brick reinforced with limestone at its corners. Its entrance doors display intricate ironwork that gives the compact structure its characteristic appearance.
History
Built between 1758 and 1759, the chapel replaced an earlier stone column that held a statue of Mary dating from the early 1500s. It took over the religious purpose of the older devotional site that stood in its place.
Culture
The chapel serves as a quiet place of worship where visitors can pray before a wooden altar from the 1800s featuring Mary and Jesus. The carved figures create an intimate space for personal devotion throughout the year.
Practical
The chapel is open during daytime hours for brief visits or quiet moments of reflection. Its small size makes it easy to explore and fits naturally into a walk through the old town.
Did you know?
During World War II, the chapel suffered severe damage, yet the revered statue of Mary inside remained completely untouched. This remarkable survival made the building a site of special religious devotion and hope.
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