Chapel of Virgin Mary, Neoclassical chapel in Snina, Slovakia.
Description
The Chapel of Virgin Mary is a neoclassical structure in Snina featuring columns and ornamental details typical of 19th-century religious architecture in the region. The building stands within the cemetery grounds with a family tomb situated beneath it.
History
Stefan Rholl commissioned this chapel in 1842 as a family burial place, creating a private devotional space with an underground tomb. The structure reflects how wealthy families in the region built personal chapels to honor their lineage.
Culture
The interior bears a Hungarian inscription honoring Katherine Rholl, showing how different language communities shaped this corner of eastern Slovakia during the 1800s. Such dedications reveal the multicultural life that once defined this region.
Practical
The chapel stands within the cemetery grounds and is open to visitors throughout the year at regular times. Access is simplest through the main cemetery entrance located near the town center.
Did you know?
During World War II, thieves broke into the family tomb beneath the chapel, prompting the installation of reinforced security measures to protect it. This uncommon incident reveals how the upheaval of that era affected even sacred spaces.
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