Stourdza Chapel
From Stadtwiki Baden-Baden
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| Address | Stourdzastraße 2
76530 Baden-Baden |
| Architect | Leo von Klenze |
| Construction Date | 1866 |
| Building Type | Chapel
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The Stourdza Chapel (de: Stourdza Kapelle) on the Michaelsberg above the Kurhaus contains the family grave of the Romanian royal family Stourdza. The chapel was built in the years 1863-1866 by the Munich architect Leo von Klenze.[1]
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History[edit]
Prince Michael Stourdza reigned in Moldavia until his expulsion in the revolution of 1848. In the period thereafter he lived in Paris and Baden-Baden. After the unexpected death of his 17-year-old son Prince Michael 1863 in Paris, he commissioned the chapel. It should serve as a memorial to his deceased son and also as a tomb for his family.
Characteristics[edit]
The chapel was built with white, brown and red sandstone. The porch is supported by four Ionic columns. An orthodox double cross is attached to the 24 meter high dome.
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References[edit]
Footnotes:
- ↑ The Stourdza Chapel on baden-baden.de