The Italian Chapel was two nisssen huts converted by the Italian Prisoners of War who were brought to the islands to assist in construction of the Churchill Causeways. It is intricately painted …
The Italian Chapel was two nisssen huts converted by the Italian Prisoners of War who were brought to the islands to assist in construction of the Churchill Causeways. It is intricately painted inside with a beautiful iron rood screen and concrete facade. All the materials were sourced from the things they had left over from their work or from the nearby sunken block ships. The building is a testament to the prisoners who worked on it in very trying times of war. It is a place of peace. We have car and coach parking on site and are a 5 minute walk from the bus stop at the end of the road. Entry is £4.00 per person with under 13 years free.
Went here on our visit to Orkney. It is a wonderful small building and has a wonderful story to tell. Definitely go here when visiting Orkney. Full review by Johnlobster
Nov 16, 2023
We were enthralled by this little gem of a chapel. Its story was so poignant. Built by POW’s, known as Camp 60, prisoners in a strange land, built the chapel to practice their faith. The distinctive … Full review by JeanYHZ
Nov 6, 2023
An amazing sight. Trop l'oyle at its best. Done by Italian POW's as an expression of their faith in their God and truly remarkable in its execution and detail. One of the prime tourist sites and a "m… Full review by Gerry S
I know that the chapel was used before it was finished, and that Domenico Chiocchetti (and possibly others?) stayed behind to finish the work on the building, but could you please tell me when the chapel was first used for worship? Thank you.
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So sometime late 1943 two nissen huts were given to the prisoners. They left the island 9 Sep 1944. Difficult to say exactly when it was first used as a chapel though.. owing …
So sometime late 1943 two nissen huts were given to the prisoners. They left the island 9 Sep 1944. Difficult to say exactly when it was first used as a chapel though.. owing to the fortunes of war the chapel was in use a very short time.
Nov 16, 2023
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