In the adjoining towns of Idar-Oberstein in Germany, there is a church built into the rock of a hill (Felsenkirche=Church of the Rock). The towns/area are known for their gemstone industry.
There's a legend about the why's and wherefore's of building the church into the rock. Love; Betrayal; Fratricide; Remorse; beautiful church.
Unfortunately, the Church was closed when we were there, but it is strikingly beautiful from the outside. It's one of those sights that will linger in my memory.
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