--- title: "St. Bartholomew´s Chapel" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-bartholomews-chapel" description: "Many know St. Bartholomew´s Chapel as the burial place of Friedrich Wilhelm Sertürner. A stone inside the chapel mentions Sertürner nowadays. However, only few know that St. Bartholomew used to be part of a former lazar and poor house.The chapel sometimes hosts prayers, (art) exhibits or theater plays today. The St. Bartholomew´s Chapel consists of two parts: The chapel itself was built in the first half of the 15th century. The half-timbered part was then added in 1510. You can still recognize the number above the entrance.In order to turn the chapel into a Sertürner memorial, plans for redesigning were already made in 1934. The extension on the northern side with the family vault of Einbeck´s Wernher family had only been accessible from the outside and hadn´t had an entry to the chapel." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/636315/26c9146f3267886e11a863db6e90b26a3e68e7cd07e2c802b6c5218057ffb8ac/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Bartholomew´s Chapel ======================== - Memorial - Church The **St. Bartholomew´s Chapel** is a **memorial** of **F. W. Sertürner**, the discoverer of morphine. Many know **St. Bartholomew´s Chapel** as the **burial place of Friedrich Wilhelm Sertürner**. A stone inside the chapel mentions Sertürner nowadays. However, only few know that St. Bartholomew used to be part of a former **lazar and poor house**. The chapel sometimes hosts **prayers, (art) exhibits or theater plays** today. **The St. Bartholomew´s Chapel consists of two parts:** - The chapel itself was built in the **first half of the 15th century**. The half-timbered part was then added in **1510**. You can still recognize the number above the entrance. - In order to turn the chapel into a Sertürner memorial, **plans for redesigning were already made in 1934**. The extension on the northern side with the **family vault of Einbeck´s Wernher family** had only been accessible from the outside and hadn´t had an entry to the chapel. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The chapel is only open for certain events or devotions. Read more Price info The chapel can be visited free of charge. Theater plays or exhibits may require an admission charge which is to be inquired in advance. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests Foreign Language German Author Tourist-Information EinbeckMarktstraße 13 37574 Einbeck Organization Tourist-Information Einbeck License (master data) Tourist-Information Einbeck Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BYGandersheimer Boardinghouse | - Hotel CC-BY-SARegenbogen AG | - Campsite CC-BYSamtgemeindeverwaltung Eschershausen-Stadtoldendorf/A. Wendland, Solling-Vogler-Region im Weserbergland | - Campsite - Place of interestCC0Spieker Fotografie; CC0 Bild | - Church CC0-, CC0 | - Memorial CC0touristinfo@einbeck.de, -, CC0 | - Church Contact Altendorfer Tor 30 37574 Einbeck