Tag : Religion

Convent of Mercy, Buttevant, Ireland

Convent of Mercy, Buttevant, Ireland

The Buttevant Convent of Mercy in Ireland’s County Cork was constructed in 1879 and was home to the Sisters of Mercy until their departure in 2012.

Capel Salem - abandoned chapel, Wales

Capel Salem, Pwllheli, Wales

A chapel in Wales that closed around 2010. The Pine pews and pulpit still remain in place.

Chapelle des Pelotes, France

Chapelle des Pelotes, France

The chapel of an abandoned seminary in France. Numerous statues are suspended above the chapel.

St Joseph's Convent, Order of the Poor Clares, York

Convent of St Joseph, Order of the Poor Clares, York, UK

St Joseph’s was a convent in York formed by the Order of the Poor Clares. The nuns moved to smaller premises then the number of residents dwindled.

Chapelle De La Rose, Belgium

Chapelle De La Rose, Belgium

An abandoned chapel in Belgium with a single rose left behind.

Blue Chapel Abandoned Monastery, Italy

Blue Chapel, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

A monastery with a large chapel bathed with blue light. The chapel is stunning and remains in great condition.

Monastero MG, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

Monastero MG, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

A large abandoned monastery in Italy with living space for many nuns and a large chapel.

Rainbow Church Netherlands

Abandoned Rainbow Church, Netherlands

A huge brick-built church in the Netherlands forming a triangular-arched shape throughout. A couple of painted rainbows add a splash of colour.

Hospital Plaza, Former Seminary, France

Hospital Plaza, France

A seminary in France that was later used as a hospital. An impressive chapel remains.

Chateau Rochendaal Belgium

Château Rochendaal, Belgium

Château Rochendaal is a small castle built by a lawyer who later became mayor. The château was taken over by the Nazis and used as officers accommodation.