Orkney Islands: The Italian Chapel - A Prisoners of War Hidden Legacy

Join us as we discover the hidden legacy left behind by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, The Italian Chapel in Orkney Islands. On our tour, we'll take you through the chapel's history, from its creation as two simple Nissen huts to its current status as a beloved tourist attraction. We'll show you how these huts were transformed into a beautiful and moving work of art. We'll also share the impact of the prisoners of war's work on the local community and the story behind this hidden gem. Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the Orkney Italian Chapel with us. Watch our tour and explore the true beauty of this hidden legacy left by prisoners of war.
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Scotland Playlist: • Scotland
00:00 Introduction
00:32 The Italian Chapel
02:38 The Italian Chapel Interior
05:00 Scapa Beach
05:17 HMS Royal Oak Memorial

[@Hungry_Voyager]

This is our last full length video from Orkney, keep your eyes peeled for our next video as we head towards the Scottish mainland!

[@Flags.crosses.trailerparks]

Wonderful series!!!

[@benmcmillan1654]

Another great video Hungry - keep up the great work.

[@suncoastcrafting6362]

I am going to watch (and Like) more of your videos. Just the snapshot I am looking for. I live in warm Florida USA and your trips are peeking my interest in cold windy Orkney!

[@lucianapennelli8514]

Hope someone eill make a movie about this moving story of hope.love hrom Italy.

[@mariafantasia1191]

Not trying to be pedantic but just want to set the record straight. It was a German submarine, not a German ship, that's why it was able to torpedo the HMS Royal Oak and get away. And the Royal Oak was torpedoed while docked in Scapa Flow, not at the beach nearby.

[@Hungry_Voyager]

Ah ok, thank you for clarifying, it’s an absolutely fascinating story. Thanks for watching :)

[@wotagoodname]

Love this narrative focussed video style 🙌

[@Hungry_Voyager]

Cheers! We're definitely trying to make more concise content :)

[@glebedigital4654]

Yeah the Happy Haddock does a good fish supper :) Shame you didn't get a chance to visit Yesnaby & the Broch of Borwick, or Hoy . . . . next time.

[@maddye874]

Thank you for these Orkney videos! My partner and I are planning a trip to Scotland (in Sept/Oct - we're Aussies so definitely not up for an Arctic blast! lol) and seeing your experiences has given us so many ideas!

[@Hungry_Voyager]

Glad you like them! Yeh we will defo go back in a more pleasant season, hope you enjoy your trip :)