Die Magdalenenkapelle (Maris Magdalena Chapel), Magdeburg, Germany


  • Date
    7/15/1999 (creation)
Related person
Hazel Morrow-Jones (was created by)
Date
1227
Description
Die Magdalenenkapelle (the Maria Magdalena Chapel) was built on the western slopes of the river Elbe as a chapel of repentance in sublime High Gothic style. It contains the tomb of Francis II, one of the dukes of Saxony-Lauenberg, and his wife. Keywords: Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg (national district), Magdeburg, Magdeburger, ceremonial and religious structures, chapels, during renovation. Submitted by Hazel Morrow-Jones.
Style/Period
Gothic (1200 - 1350 CE)
Gothic