Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2017

1. Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Grabstätte der Fürstbischöfe aus dem Hause Schönborn. 1718-36 von Balthasar Neumann unter Mitwirkung v. M. v. Welsch erbaut

[English translation:]
Tomb of the Prince-Bishops of the House of Schoenborn. Built 1718-36 by Balthasar Neuman in collaboration with M(aximilian) von Welsch.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion.

Location. 49° 47.628′ N, 9° 55.955′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is at the intersection of Martinstraße and Hofstrasse on Martinstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Martinstraße 23, Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hof Guttenberg / St. Gallus House (a few steps from this marker); Paradeplatz / Parade Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Kreuzgang des Neumuensterstiftes / The Cloister of the Neumuenster Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); Würzburg Sinti Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Würzburg Jewish Deportation Memorial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Emy Roeder (about 210

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meters away); Rabbiner Seligmann Bär Bamberger (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Frühgotische Doppeltoranlage / Early Gothic Double-Gate Structure (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

Also see . . . Schönbornkapelle (Wuerzburg Wiki, in German). (Submitted on February 8, 2018.)

Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2017

2. Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel and Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here on the left edge of the chapel, where the chapel abuts the Würzburg Cathedral.

Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - view from north image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2017

3. Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - view from north

Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - exterior detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2017

4. Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - exterior detail

Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - detail above door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2017

5. Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel - detail above door

Two skeleton figures: the left figure, his veiled head turned to the right, holds a duke's hat in his left, a scythe in his right hand. The right skeleton holds an hourglass in the right hand; the laurel-crowned head is slightly tilted to the side.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.