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St. Catherine's Church: A Medieval Marvel Overlooking the Rhine
💡 Did you know? This architectural gem is the largest and best-preserved ossuary in Germany, housing the bones of over 20,000 locals. 🔮
Perched atop the Rhine, St. Catherine's Church (Katharinenkirche) in the picturesque Rheinhessen town of Oppenheim, leaves visitors spellbound. This radiant structure, steeped in history and boasting an eerie ossuary, is a must-visit destination for any traveler.
The chills do not end at the Michaelskapelle, with its ominous ossuary nestled beside the church. Here, the remains of around 20,000 Oppenheim residents from the years 1400 to 1750 rest, making it the largest and best-preserved ossuary in the entire country as claimed by the Evangelical Church of Oppenheim, St. Catherine's.
💡 Fast facts: The bones were moved from the small cemetery to make room for new burials, a common practice during that era.
- Visitors to the medieval marvel, St. Catherine's Church, can explore the Michaelskapelle, home to the largest and best-preserved ossuary in Germany, reflecting the unique lifestyle of the community in the past.
- To maintain a spacious environment for new burials, a practice common during that era, the remains of about 20,000 Oppenheim residents were relocated to the ossuary, providing insights into home-and-garden practices and community policy of the time.
