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Znamenitosti · Kranjska Gora

Russian Chapel on Vršič

Built by Russian soldiers in 1915 and a monument of national importance since 2015, it has an iconostasis altar and wrought-iron chandeliers, with a pyramid-shaped stone tomb beside it.

Kranjska Gora Brezplačno

Nazadnje preverjeno 10. november 2026

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Opis

A wooden chapel dedicated to St Vladimir, built by Russian soldiers in 1915 and declared a monument of national importance in 2015. Inside are an altar with an iconostasis and wrought-iron chandeliers, and a pyramid-shaped stone tomb stands beside it. It stands on the Russian Road, which has 50 hairpins (24 on the Kranjska Gora side) and tops out at Vršič Pass, 1611 m.

Posebnosti

  • Built in 1915
  • National monument
  • On the Vršič road

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Vprašanja

When is it open?

No opening hours are published; it is a roadside memorial on the Vršič road. The road may be closed for part of the year because of snow, so check road conditions in winter.

Is the Vršič road open all year?

No. The pass may be closed for part of the year because of snow; when closed, cars can only reach the Koča na Gozdu hut. In summer a bus runs from Kranjska Gora over the pass to Bovec.

Več v kraju Kranjska Gora

  • Hoteli

    Kompas Hotel (Hit Alpinea)

    Kranjska Gora €€€

    Stands at the foot of the Kranjska Gora ski slopes, with a pool and sunny terrace facing the Julian Alps, a children's pool with a water slide, and a restaurant seating 300.

  • Hoteli

    Kotnik Boutique Hotel

    Kranjska Gora €€

    Built between 1914 and 1916 as Hotel Balkan, the hotel has a restaurant with a 50-year tradition and Pizzeria PINO, which bakes in a wood-fired oven.

  • Znamenitosti

    Planica Nordic Centre

    Rateče · Kranjska Gora Brezplačno

    Entry to the ski flying valley is free; the museum covers 90 years of Planica, a chairlift runs to the ski flying hill, and ski jumping training can be watched from the open venue.