The altar inside the chapel
The chapel was built by Italian Prisoners of War who were held on Orkney during World War 2. It is a nissan hut and the walls are hand painted. It is so realistic and looks like brick.
Another view of the altar
The lamps hanging from the roof were made out of corned beef tins by the prisoners. It is a truely remarkable and beautiful place to visit and a must see if you come to Scotland.
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