St. Oswald, Catholic pilgrimage church in Boßweiler, Germany
St. Oswald is a Catholic church in Boßweiler featuring a late baroque hall structure with a choir oriented toward the south, incorporating older Gothic chapel elements into its design. The building houses significant historical artifacts including a relic of St. Oswald's skull and the Merz family burial site alongside its architectural character.
The church was built between 1700 and 1707 under architect Hans Fischer's direction during a period of regional religious development. This construction followed earlier sacred structures that were incorporated into the new architecture.
The Boßweiler Altar from 1485 displays medieval craftsmanship with detailed Christmas scenes and ranks among the Palatinate's most valuable religious artworks. Visitors can see this carved work directly upon entering the church.
The church is accessible for regular visits and provides a good overview of its interior from the entrance. Visitors should remember that this is an active place of worship and appropriate respect is expected.
A memorial tablet inside commemorates Colonel Albrecht Mertz von Quirnheim, who took part in a 1944 assassination attempt against Adolf Hitler. This historical link connects the religious building with a significant moment of German resistance.
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