Chapel On The Rock Near Denver Is Located In The Most Unique Setting

While most people consider some of the most beautiful churches in the world to be in places like Belgium and Rome, we here at Only in Denver happen to think one of the most beautiful of them of them all is located a short distance from the heart of the city. Have we piqued your interest? Then make plans to visit this chapel near Denver that is located in the most unforgettable of settings:

Located in the Boulder County town of Allenspark (a small town that “shows the way to some of Colorado’s most famous and beautiful areas”) lies the stunning and completely unexpected St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.

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Nicknamed the “Chapel on the Rock,” this former Catholic church was built in 1916 and was visited and blessed by St. Pope John Paul II during World Youth Day in 1993.

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While tours of the church are currently on hold due to both a devastating flood and fire, we can offer a firsthand look at the Chapel’s incredible interior, which features original stone walls…

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…intricate stained glass…

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…and even attention to the smallest of details (like the pictured light fixtures).

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Chapel on the Rock is located at 10758 State Highway 7 in Allenspark. For updates on renovations or how to get involved, please visit Camp St. Malo’s website.

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For even more jaw-dropping churches, check out these 10 Stunning Colorado Churches That Will Make Your Heart Sing!