St. Aloysius Chapel, Catholic chapel at Light House Hill, Mangaluru, India
The chapel features frescoes and oil paintings covering 1000 square meters of walls and ceilings, depicting biblical scenes and saints' lives.
Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni arrived in 1899 to transform the chapel's interior with paintings that mirror European artistic traditions in India.
The central ceiling presents the life journey of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, from his dedication at Florence's altar to caring for plague victims.
Visitors can reach the chapel via Mangalore Airport, located 11 kilometers away, or Mangalore Junction railway station, situated 600 meters from the site.
The chapel contains specialized panels showcasing flowers and botanical elements interwoven between religious narratives, creating distinct visual compositions.
Location: Mangaluru
Inception: 1878
GPS coordinates: 12.87360,74.84530
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:06
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