66 Chapel in Breitungen

66 Chapel in Breitungen

The chapel in Breitungen is a half-timbered building in the Henneberg-Franconian style.

Its current design resembles that of a small village town hall, similar to the large town halls of its era, but on a much smaller scale.

The facade is only 6 meters long and 5 meters wide.

The structure features a stone ground floor with rectangular windows.

The main floor, built in half-timbered style, is topped by a French-style roof with gabled ends.

Above the roof rises a small octagonal tower with a clock and windows, followed by a lantern, a curved dome that tapers into a small spherical cap, and finally a weather vane.

Records indicate that the chapel existed as a place of prayer—perhaps even a pilgrimage chapel—as early as the 12th century.

Over the centuries, the building underwent architectural changes and various uses.

For decades, the upper floor was rented out as living quarters to local residents, who were also responsible for maintaining the clock and bell.

The ground floor served as a shelter for traveling folk for centuries. In 1670, the chapel was referred to as a „community house.“

In the second half of the 20th century, the chapel was used exclusively as a residence.

Since 2004, it has served as the clubhouse for the Rhön Club – Breitungen Branch Association.

 

Further information:
Guest Information Breitungen
Rathausstraße 22
98597 Breitungen
Tel.: +49 36848 / 8 82 21
Fax: +49 36848 / 8 82 32
www.breitungen.de