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Bad Krozingen - Glöcklehofkapelle

Bad Krozingen - Glöcklehofkapelle
Krozingen was first mentioned as "Scrozzinga" in 808 in the documents of the Abbey of Saint Gall. A settlement at the former junction of two Roman roads. Up to 1805 Krozingen belonged to "Further Austria", possessions of the House of Habsburg. While the surrounding area changed to Protestantism during the Reformation, Krozingen stayed Catholic.

On the search for crude oil, the geologists came across thermal water instead, which was started the future of Krozingen as a health resort. Krozingen was awarded the title “Bad” in 1933 - and now is Bad Krozingen.

The Romanesque Glöcklehofkapelle is the oldest preserved building of the town. It was built around 1000 by the Abbey of Saint Gall. It was rediscovered around 1936 by Pastor A. Pfeffer from Rottenburg, a spa guest. Later excavations showed that it was part of a medieval court complex.

Inside are two frescoes dated to the 17th century (seen to the right) depicting. Saint Martin and John the Baptist. The sensation is the frescoes seen in the backdrop. They were discovered under coats of paint in 1937 - and are dated to around 1000.

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