Sacred Heart Chapel, Haifa

Sacred Heart Chapel
קפלת לב הקדושה
32°49′38.3″N 34°58′11.7″E / 32.827306°N 34.969917°E / 32.827306; 34.969917Coordinates: 32°49′38.3″N 34°58′11.7″E / 32.827306°N 34.969917°E / 32.827306; 34.969917
Location Haifa
Country  Israel
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The Sacred Heart Chapel[1][2] (Hebrew: קפלת לב הקדושה‎ Latin: Capella Sacratissimi Cordis) is the name given to a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, northern Israel.

Is notable for its unique design and started as a windmill with a privileged location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Haifa. The church has small white dome dating back to the nineteenth century. The temple is closed to visitors and is reserved exclusively for the Catholic inhabitants of the monastery, who use it for prayer and contemplation.

See also

The Chapel and Haifa Bay

References

  1. ↑ Jacobs, Daniel; Eber, Shirley; Silvani, Francesca (1998-01-01). Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781858282480.
  2. ↑ "Elijah Prophet Cave on Mount Carmel".
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