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“Step back in time in extraordinary Orkney” MSNBC.com / Associated Press
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Mainland
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site
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“Man's Indomitable Spirit”
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4 of 5 stars
Barb228
Florida
29 Oct 2009

Several miles outside the city of Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) is the Prisoners Chapel. Sixy Italians fighting for Mussolini in Northern Africa were captured and imprisoned on The Orkney Islands in 1942. They were put to work constructing the Churchill Barricades. Determined not to give into the cold bleak climate and prison living conditions they decided to construct a chapel dedicated... more

“A beautiful and tranquil place”
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5 of 5 stars
Marlscat
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
28 Oct 2009
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We visited this beautiful little Italian Chapel in August this year. It is just stunning inside, and we were very lucky to have it all to ourselves when we visited. It was built by Italian prisoners during WWII and it is truly spectacular inside. Parking here is free and there is no entrance fee, but you can leave a donation... more

“This has the wow factor!”
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5 of 5 stars
LothiansJack
Lothians
16 Aug 2008

This is a stunning place to visit. It is very popular so try to get there when there are not coachloads present. The impact of this little chapel is most effective when you get it pretty much to yourself and can take in all the details slowly. Even if you only have 10 minutes to spare it is worth stopping... more

“Gorgeous”
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5 of 5 stars
jen2pies
Aberdeen, Scotland
17 Jun 2008

Absolutely breathtaking chapel built by Italian prisoners of war. more

“beautiful chapel”
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5 of 5 stars
SANSMIC
FINDOCHTY
31 Aug 2006

visited this chapel last month, well worth a visit to see the excellent work done by the Italian prisoners. Transports you back in time like so many other sights on these islands and leaves you feeling very humble. more

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