Chapel of the Imperial Palace's by siffer

Nurnberg - Germany, Bayern The most important room in the castle is a two level chapel dating from the Hohenstauffer emperors, circa 1200. It is the oldest part of the castle still extant and the only intact survivor of WWII. The lower level is a windowless dark room with only a hole in the ceiling for contact with the upper level. The higher ranking nobility sat in the bright upper level with a direct view of the altar. The less prestigious nobility occupied the lower level. The emperor sat in an elevated gallery at the rear with family members and senior associates. Note the main altar crucifix - carved from limewood by Veit Stoss, one of the most famous sculptors of his time and a native of Nurnberg.

Uploaded: Dec, 18 2010 | Taken: Sep, 15 2007| Viewed: 16 times Camera: Eastman Kodak Company | Model: Picture Kiosk G4 | Exposure 1/8s, f2.9 | FLength: 6mm | SW: Picture Kiosk G4 KPK V1.6 FC3.1