Russian Chapel

Local nameRuska kapelica
LocationKranjska Gora, Slovenia

The Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass is a Russian Orthodox chapel located on the Russian Road on the northern side of the Vršič Pass in northwestern Slovenia. The chapel, dedicated to Saint Vladimir, was built by Russian prisoners of war engaged in forced labor in the area during World War I. It serves as both a war memorial and a symbolic link between Slovenia and Russia.

Tags ChristianPlace of WorshipChapelOrthodox
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Chapel_on_the_Vršič_Pass

Thewalkofpeace https://www.thewalkofpeace.com/sl/locations/russian-chapel/

Wikipedia https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruska_kapelica

Address 4280, Slovenia

Coordinates 46°26'33.199" N 13°46'3.656" E

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