Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass, Kranjska Gora

Name: Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass
Address: Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Telephone: +386 4 580 94 40

#4 among attractions in Kranjska Gora

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The Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass 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 labor in the area during World War I. It serves as both a war memorial and a symbolic link between Slovenia and Russia. ()

Local name: Ruska kapelica Coordinates: 46°26'33"N, 13°46'4"E

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Kranjska Gora Slovenia

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+386 4 580 94 40

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Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vršič Pass, Heathen Maiden, Tičarjev dom, Erjavčeva koča.

1.2 miSW
Mountain pass with lodges and a chapel
Vršič Pass, Triglav National Park
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Alpine hut, Hiking
Tičarjev dom, Triglav National Park
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0.9 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Erjavčeva koča, Triglav National Park
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Poštarski dom na Vršiču, Triglav National Park
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