Madonna in the Ruins' Chapel
Kapelle 'Madonna in den Trümmern'
This little jewel of post-war religious architecture is hidden inside the Diocesan Museum, which swallowed it when it was built.

📜 Chapel integrated into Kolumba Museum, built in 1949, extended in 1956.
🔍 Houses a Gothic statue of the Virgin and Child that survived WWII bombing, becoming a symbol of hope.

Why Go

⛪ See a symbol of resilience from WWII
🖼️ Appreciate modern religious architecture and art
🏛️ Explore within the Kolumba Museum
✨ Experience an atmosphere of reflection and contemplation

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Only west façade visible from street, chapel is inside museum
🎟️ Visit is separate from museum, may require separate entry

Tips

📍 Entrance on corner of Brückenstraße and Kolumbastraße.

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