点评:What a beautiful architectural structure and story of its founder. One of the most unique chapels I ever visited. It is small but simply beautiful. Built in 1957 in a contemporary, unique way then donated to the Catholic Church. Very difficult to construct. The Monday evening Taize service is wonderful. No admission to visit, but you may make a donation. There is a spot near the alter where the beautiful Jesus on the cross appears to look down into your eyes. The original crucifix was modern and not liked by most and removed after donors death. There was no cross in the chapel for perhaps 30 years? A local sculptor created a new huge crucifix who’s beautiful and lifelike. There is a nice gift shop in the basement. I spent about an hour outside and inside. The crowds can be overwhelming. The parking area fills up early and stays full all day. There is a narrow 2 way road with angled parking that meanders up the hill to the base of the chapel. My first visit was stuck in traffic for 30 minutes with cars waiting for parking spaces. I gave up and left and returned the following day before opening at 9 am. Parking filled up quickly. After parking it is a steep short or long walk up to the chapel. Docents were friendly and full of information. After touring the chapel I hiked the 4 mile trail that circled the twin buttes behind the chapel. The trail was great with views but moderate difficulty. Hikers may not park at the chapel so I parked at the trailhead downhill and several hundred yards from the chapel.
翻译:多么精美的建筑啊,创始人的故事也令人动容。这是我参观过的最独具特色的小教堂之一。它虽不大,却美得令人心醉。这座教堂建于1957年,采用了极为独特的现代建筑风格,之后被捐赠给天主教会。建造过程极为艰难。每周一晚上的泰泽祈祷会也非常精彩。参观无需门票,但欢迎自愿捐款。在祭坛附近有个地方,那里的耶稣受难像仿佛正凝视着你的眼睛。最初的十字架设计较为现代,不太受大众喜爱,于捐赠者去世后被拆除。此后大约30年间,小教堂里都没有十字架。后来,当地一位雕塑家创作了一个巨大且精美的十字架,形象栩栩如生。地下层还有一家不错的礼品店。我在教堂内外停留了约一个小时。参观的人流相当密集。停车场很早就停满车辆,全天都处于满位状态。有一条狭窄的双车道道路,路边有斜向排列的停车位,这条路蜿蜒而上,直通小教堂的入口处。我第一次去的时候,遇到交通堵塞,有几十辆车都在等着找停车位。我只好放弃,第二天早上9点开放前又回来了。此时停车场很快就停满了。停好车后,需要沿着陡峭的小路走一段距离才能到达小教堂。讲解员们很友善,也提供了很多有用的信息。参观完小教堂后,我沿着一条4英里长的步道徒步,这条步道环绕着小教堂后方的两座小山丘。这条步道风景优美,难度则属于中等水平。徒步旅行者不得在小教堂附近停车,因此我把车停在下方的步道起点处,那里离小教堂有几百码远。