Chapels · Scottish Islands
The Italian Chapel
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
The Italian Chapel — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Italian Chapel is a other located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Italian Chapel is located in the Scottish Islands. This unique structure was built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II and is known for its intricate design and artwork. It serves as a testament to the creativity and resilience of its builders.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8899, -2.8894
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/181492569 (ODbL)
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Italian Chapel Memorial
Italian Chapel Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Italian Chapel?
- The Italian Chapel is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SF).
- What is The Italian Chapel?
- The Italian Chapel — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Italian Chapel?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SF.
- Is The Italian Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, The Italian Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Italian Chapel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.