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 displays stained glass windows showing religious figures and symbols linked to local salt workers and their crafts. These images remain visible today and reflect the connection between the sacred space and the working community that surrounded it.
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 structure unusually combines neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic architectural styles, blending different design traditions together. This was a deliberate choice that reflected the cultural diversity of the time under King Ludwig I.
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