Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows

The chapel stands within an ice cave near the Argentine research station, providing religious services at coordinates 77°52′00″S 34°38′00″W.

The establishment of this chapel followed Argentina's Antarctic presence since 1955, when the Belgrano II Base was founded in Coats Land.

The Military Ordinariate of Argentina maintains regular Catholic services for scientists and military personnel stationed at the research facility.

The chapel remains accessible throughout the year, allowing base personnel to attend religious ceremonies despite extreme Antarctic conditions.

This religious structure holds the position of the southernmost place of worship of any faith on Earth, carved directly into Antarctic ice.

Location: Antarctic Treaty area

Part of: Belgrano II Base

GPS coordinates: -77.86667,-34.63333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:32