Russian Chapel, Orthodox chapel near Vršič Pass, Slovenia
The Russian Chapel features traditional Orthodox architecture with two wooden towers flanking the central nave structure on the northern side of Vršič Pass.
Russian prisoners of war constructed this memorial chapel in 1916 after an avalanche killed over 100 of their fellow captives during the military road construction.
The chapel maintains strong diplomatic ties between Slovenia and Russia, serving as a memorial site where annual ceremonies honor the deceased Russian prisoners.
The chapel remains accessible throughout the year via a 2.4-kilometer hiking trail from the Erjavčeva mountain hut near Kranjska Gora.
A pyramid-shaped memorial marker next to the chapel displays Cyrillic text dedicated to Russian sons, marking the graves of prisoners who perished during construction.
Location: Municipality of Kranjska Gora
GPS coordinates: 46.44255,13.76795
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:53
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