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Germany - Oberstdorf, Loretto-Kapellen

The Loretto-Kapellen (Loretto chapels) are a complex of chapels and a fountain on the outskirts of Oberstdorf. It consists of three individual Roman Catholic chapels. The Loretto chapels refer to the Italian pilgrimage site of Loreto near Ancona and are the end point of the Way of the Cross, which starts at the parish church in the village.

The Appachkapelle is the smallest and oldest Loretto chapel. The octagonal building was built in 1493. It is the origin of the entire complex. Today, the church houses a simple marble altar adorned with a wooden sculpture. The little chapel also offers frescoes from the time of its construction (PiP2).
Just outside the chapel stands the Marienbrunnen, which has probably existed since the beginnings of the pilgrimages.

The most beautiful and largest chapel is the Kapelle Maria Loretto. It was built when the Appachkapelle became a popular pilgrimage chapel in the 17th century (between 1657 and 1677) and could no longer cope with the large number of pilgrims. It houses the miraculous image of Mary (PiP3).

The Josefskapelle was built in 1671 on a cross floor plan and consecrated in 1685. This chapel used to form the actual end of the Way of the Cross (PiP4).
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Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

superbe édifice**********************belle journée mon ami***************
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Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe. Bonne journée.
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Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Trois chapelles bien présentées (extérieur et intérieur) par de belles images et le commentaire
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Stephan Fey said:

HFF, Jaap. A pretty, little chapel.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Beautiful and very twee buildings. Have a great weekend, Jaap. All the best, Joe
2 weeks ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Sehr schöne Bilder!!
HFF Jaap!
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Roger (Grisly) said:

Another fine series and excellent information Jaap, HFF!
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Malik Raoulda said:

HFF et bon weekend heureux et reposant.
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Franck Chabal said:

Joli reportage bien illustré, HFF Jaap.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

very nice images Jaap

HFF
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Jo WaLo said:

Schöne Fotoserie, Jaap, HFF!
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Nick Weall said:

Nicely done Jaap ~ Thanks for the info ~~~ Hanwe
2 weeks ago

gezginruh said:

A nice little chapel and very good information!
HFF and have a nice weekend,Jaap!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 weeks ago

sunlight said:

Eine schöne, kleine Kapelle Jaap.
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Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette jolie chapelle !
HFF Jaap
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