Chapelle Saint-Léon IX, Eguisheim - Alsace / France
N 48° 02.561 E 007° 18.361
32U E 373742 N 5322432
Romanesque style chapel at the Castle Square.
Waymark Code: WMT7G9
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 10/08/2016
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"La chapelle Saint-Léon a été construite à l'emplacement de l'ancien donjon, en style néo-roman, pour être consacrée en 1894 et dédiée à saint Léon.
A l'intérieur, sur la voûté ont été peints par Martin, des médaillons dans le style du 11ème siècle, représentant 7 scènes de la vie de saint Léon.
Les 6 vitraux de la chapelle représentent chacun deux saint ou saintes d'Alsace, dont un grand nombre sont issus de la famille des comtes d'Eguisheim.
Formules de visites: Visite libre, Visite guidée pour groupes sur RDV
Place du Château
68420 Eguisheim
Horaires d'accueil: Ouvert de 8h à 18h"
EN:
"The Saint-Léon chapel was built on the site of the old keep, in Romanesque style, to be consecrated in 1894 and dedicated to St. Leo.
Inside, the vaulted were painted by Martin, medallions in the 11th century style, representing 7 scenes from the life of St. Leo.
The 6 windows of the chapel are each two or holy saint of Alsace, many of which are from the family of the counts of Eguisheim.
visits offered: Free visit, Guided tours for groups by appointment
Castle Square
68420 Eguisheim
Opening hours: Open from 8h to 18h "
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