Church Gospa od Snijega-Skaljari

It is about the Church of Our Lady of the Snow (Our Lady of the Snow) in Škaljari near Kotor, one of the most beautiful and impressive sacred buildings in this part of Boka Kotorska. The photo shows the church surrounded by a lush row of tall cypresses and pines, through whose crowns the sunlight reaches. Here are the key details about this shrine: Dedication and Feast: The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary – Our Lady of Snow. The Feast of Our Lady of the Snows in the Catholic Church is celebrated on August 5, when believers and locals traditionally gather in Škaljari. History and construction: Today’s spacious church was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (completed in the early 20th century) on the site of an older religious building. It was built of finely carved white stone in the spirit of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic, with characteristic harmonious lines. Architecture: It is characterized by an elegant and tall bell tower that grows out of the very front of the church, with a decorative finial at the top. The front entrance is decorated with a representative portal, and the interior is spacious and richly decorated with altars dedicated to the Virgin. Ambience: It is located in the very heart of Škaljar, surrounded by a beautiful park with tall trees, which gives it a special peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, away from the city crowd of nearby Kotor.