Gangolfskapelle, Medieval chapel in Rhön-Grabfeld, Germany
Gangolfskapelle is a chapel in the Rhön-Grabfeld region with a Romanesque tower built in the early 13th century. The choir and nave were later rebuilt in the Gothic style.
The chapel was first documented in 1276 and originally served as the parish church of Deitingen village. The settlement was abandoned around 1600, but the building survived as a place of worship.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Gangolf, whose veneration shaped the site's identity. Visitors can see carved altar figures and wall paintings that show how this place held religious meaning for the surrounding communities.
The site is accessible on foot and sits in open countryside that invites a walk around it. Visitors should note that access is seasonal and the location is exposed to the elements, so weather protection is advisable.
A spring above the chapel has drawn visitors for centuries who believe it holds healing powers. The water continues to attract people seeking its purported therapeutic effects.
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