Chapelle Saint-Léon IX, Eguisheim - Alsace / France
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N 48° 02.563 E 007° 18.360
32U E 373741 N 5322435
Romanesque style chapel at the Castle Square.
Waymark Code: WMT7GV
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 10/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 7

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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 "
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Dominant Architectural Style: Romanesque

Diocese: Strassbourg

Address/Location:
Place du Château
Eguisheim , Alsace France
68420


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Date of building construction: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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