Brunnhauskapelle, Chapel in Bad Reichenhall, Germany.
The Brunnhauskapelle sits on the upper floor of the main brunnhaus within the Alte Saline complex and is built from red brick and nagelfluh stone. The interior is divided into three aisles separated by engaged columns and lit by colored glass windows.
The chapel was built between 1838 and 1849 under King Ludwig I and replaced an earlier structure destroyed in the city fire of 1834. Its construction was part of the rebuilding and modernization of the salt facility after this destructive event.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Rupert, who according to legend rediscovered Bad Reichenhall's salt springs, and to Saint Sebastian, patron of wells. The twelve guild poles and two lanterns kept on the benches were carried by the Pfannhauser, Holzscheiber, Küfer and Stoßer guilds at church ceremonies; a guild cross from 1780 and a guild emblem from 1850 also survive.
The chapel can only be visited during the opening hours of the main brunnhaus, as it is fully integrated into this complex. It is recommended to check the schedules in advance, as they may vary by season.
The chapel sits on the second floor of the main brunnhaus, reached by a double-flight staircase in the central bay. Its roof tiles are glazed in colour, and in morning or evening sun they stand out clearly against the neighbouring salt-works buildings.
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