The St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore (State: Karnataka) is located in the campus of St. Aloysius College. In 1184, it was built by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni.
The chapel which looks simple externally is an architectural gem. People who have seen chapels outside India say that it can be compared with any other chapels in Rome.
The uniqueness of the chapel is in the paintings inside the chapel that cover every inch of the walls. The paintings are still in good shape. A glimpse of painting can be seen in the above image.
The chapel which looks simple externally is an architectural gem. People who have seen chapels outside India say that it can be compared with any other chapels in Rome.
The uniqueness of the chapel is in the paintings inside the chapel that cover every inch of the walls. The paintings are still in good shape. A glimpse of painting can be seen in the above image.
51 comments:
This is absolutely wonderful and so close to my heart. I was a student of St. Aloysius!
I cannot say enough to tell you how wonderful this post is!
I have been here. Very nice.
Yes indeed, this chapel could have as well been located anywhere in Europe. How very intriguing.;)
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Fine chapel, very beautiful inside
I learn something new every time I visit you Rajesh! I didn't know that the Jesuits had even been in India (although I shouldn't have been surprised, they seemed to have gone everywhere) -- still it seems inconguous. It's a lovely chapel though.
The exterior of this chapel is beautiful, but the interior is absolutely exquisite. Thanks for sharing this gem with us.
you always find amazing beauty to share with us. thank you.
Beautiful chapel architecture and paintings. Thank you for these great images, Rajesh!
It's a beautiful chapel. I like the exterior and interior architecture very much.
It might be your idea of external simplicity, Rajesh, but I think it is "simply lovely"! The soft blue colour of the building is particularly nice without any blue sky to compete with it.
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Marvelous capture! Such a beautiful chapel! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty, Rajesh!
Sylvia
Just beautiful Rajesh! Thanks for sharing!
A beautiful chapel, inside and outside. I love the paintings on the domed ceiling. This is different than what you have shown before.
Soft and beautiful.
Wow, over 800 years old and still amazing. I can see where this rivals other chapels in Rome by the interior shot alone. I can imagine it is even more impressive in person.
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Wow - spectacular!
Incredible that this place is in such good condition after so many centuries. Thank you for these photos, they are very beautiful.
love this one,...nice shot
Aloysius reminds me of one of my teacher/priest in High School.
It is a beautiful church and the ceiling details is gorgeous.
What a majestic building.
It's indeed a unique chapel,the painting and statues are so beautiful.
How wonderful, truly precious chapel!!
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beautiful building and interior photos
Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
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Hi Rajesh! Wonderful outside, stunning inside...
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Very beautiful and interesting too.
Loved the second picture. I've seen the place and agree that it is a wonderful and inspiring chapel.
You have so many uniq and wonderful buildings! Great:-)
Beautiful church and captures!
What a beautiful church! I love visiting churches wherever I go :o)
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the exterior of the chapel is remarkable but the interior is even more gorgeous.
Beautiful chapel. Great shots.
Have a great weekend.
just awesome
Wonderful church, so precious and harmonious. Beautiful pictures, Rajesh!
Thanks to all for appreciating this beautiful chapel. Good to know at least some of you have seen this.
Beautiful inside and out.
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It is such a lovely church. Regardless of one's religion, it is impossible not to appreciate the timelessness and beauty of such a church. I would love the chance to worship there, especially to pray for world peace!
It is a beautiful chapel!
Adin B
Stunning inside and out!
That's truly awesome and the architecture showcases the credit!
Wow, this is just fantastic!:)
Thank You. I am glad you all liked it.
Rajesh i have passed this church many a times, but missed going inside the same, thanks for revealing its history
So beautiful and so serene, it looks! Loved it!
Thats a beautiful chapel! Have passed by it several times, but never walked in.
Superb!! I had been to this Chapel in 2009, and have the same pic that you put at the top!! Its beautiful.
Infact, i recall this, i had asked my friend back then, whats the difference between a Chapel/ Church /Basilica/ Cathedral.
She wasnt able to explain it well.
Till date, i await a proper explanation. Cud u explain the difference to me?
OMG!!! Its truly a treat...the paintings look fab...just a glimpse but its fab! You must have had a great sight.
Very nice indeed. I have seen the Church of Bom Jesus in Goa and also St. Philomina's Church in Mysore. I will include this church in my itinerary during my next visit to Mangalore. Thanks!
Thank you all for the appreciations.
The interiors are beautiful, I will post them soon.
had studied, worked and lived here in mangalore for over a decade.. the beauty of their churches and temples and the peaceful nature used to be unmatched..
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