Basilique Notre-Dame de Marienthal, Catholic priory in Haguenau, France
The Basilique Notre-Dame de Marienthal is a sanctuary in Haguenau featuring a Gothic Revival structure with a Late Gothic sacristy from 1519. The building blends medieval and later architectural styles, visible in the details you notice as you move through the space.
The sanctuary was founded around 1250 by knight Albert of Haguenau and received its status as a Minor basilica from Pope Leo XIII in 1892. These two moments mark the site's beginning and its later recognition by the Church.
The interior holds sandstone sculptures by Friedrich Hammer, including depictions of the Dormition of Mary and the Entombment of Christ from the 1800s. These artworks shape how the space looks and feels when you walk through it today.
The site offers accommodation for pilgrims with about 80 beds and dining facilities for up to 400 people. There is also a shop on the grounds selling religious items and devotional objects.
Two statues from the 15th century remain at the center of worship today: a Madonna and Child figure and a Pietà sculpture. These two works are rare examples of medieval religious artistry that have survived.
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