Chapel of the former Trinitarian Convent

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
1, route de Demandols, 06660 Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
The Convent of the Trinitarians was founded in the 17th century. This order's mission was to redeem Christians held captive on the other side of the Mediterranean from the Barbary pirates. The building's greatest interest lies in its frescoes.
The chapel, decorated and built in the 17th century, offers frescoes from the same period evoking the life of the Virgin and the naval battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, where Christians defeated the Turkish fleet. The Convent of the Trinitarians was created in the 17th century; this order was very active in Provence and Spain and had the mission of redeeming Christians held captive on the other side of the Mediterranean from the Barbary pirates. The great interest of this building lies...

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Chapel of the former Trinitarian Convent
1, route de Demandols, 06660 Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
Spoken languages
  • French
Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Village centre
Updated on 15 March 2025 at 14:32
by Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur
(Offer identifier : 4736370)
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