Quirinus Chapel

Luxemburg, Luxembourg

On its site of Quirinus Chapel was originally a heathen shrine which the Romans later worshipped as an early Christian sanctuary. Since the 11th century the site has been consecrated to Saint Quirin and from the beginning of the 13th, services were held in the two caves of the chapel. The Gothic pilgrimage chapel, partly hewn in the rock, was erected in 1355, while the roof and the small belltowers were added afterwards, at the end of the 19th century.

References:

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Religious sites in Luxembourg

Address

Rue Saint-Quirin 2, Luxemburg, Luxembourg

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Details

Founded: 1355
Category: Religious sites in Luxembourg

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dimitri Kagkos (2 years ago)
One of the oldest churches in the city of Luxembourg, located in the Perrusse valley.

Alexandra Glosova (3 years ago)
Wonderful little church in a beautiful setting

Marketa Novakova (5 years ago)
Really unique church

Nelson Ho (6 years ago)
Interesting location with minature railway tracks for minature trains. There's a few playground and a skatepark nearby.

Ulric Schwela (6 years ago)
A rare example of a place of worship cut into bedrock.

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