Gräinskapell in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

The Gräinskapell, or St Quirinus Chapel, stands at the bottom of the valley. The Gothic-style pilgrimage chapel was built in 1355. The roof and the spire with a bell were then added at the end of the 19th Century. The chapel however has much earlier origins. A shrine once stood here, which the Romans then converted into an early Christian place of worship. It’s likely the shrine developed because of a spring that was claimed to cure eye conditions. Since the 11th century, the chapel has been consecrated to Saint Quirin…

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