St. Barbara's Chapel, Meran

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St. Barbara's Chapel, Meran, Gothic chapel in Merano, Italy

The octagonal structure of St. Barbara's Chapel features wooden pews, a wooden Gothic altar, and two additional Baroque altars within its walls.

Hans von Burghausen constructed this chapel in 1450, which operated as the town's burial chapel until the cemetery relocation in 1848.

The chapel holds a prominent painting of Saint Christopher at its entrance, adding to its religious and artistic significance in South Tyrol.

Located directly behind St. Nicholas' Church in Merano, the chapel stands at coordinates 46.6717° N and 11.1656° E.

The basement level of St. Barbara's Chapel served as an ossuary while the main floor hosted religious ceremonies throughout its history.

Location: Merano

Inception: 15 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk

GPS coordinates: 46.67170,11.16560

Latest update: March 31, 2025 17:40

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