Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass
The Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass (Slovene: Ruska kapelica na Vršiču) 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 labour in the area during World War I. It serves as a war memorial and a symbolic link between Slovenia and Russia.
Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass

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History & Architecture

Distance
2,4 km / 3,8 km walking
4,6 km with car or bike

Need to Know
No entrance fee
Always open


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