“Is this the right way to treat sacred buildings?” That’s a question many visitors silently ask themselves when passing the kapelica svete Elizabete. This chapel of Saint Elizabeth faces a sad reality. It stands near the Pile Gate. It is a sacred building that seems forgotten.
Kapelica svete Elizabete suffers from neglect. It faces the elements. It also suffers from the thoughts of those who should care for it. Time has not been kind to its forgotten memories.
This forgotten chapel sits across from a home for the elderly. It’s also below the old hospital. The kapelica svete Elizabete shows a lack of care. Some say it is privately owned. The owner lacks funds for its renovation.
The roof of the kapelica svete Elizabete is near collapse. Dampness damages its interior and exterior walls. Access to the chapel remains as it was during its construction.
The street beside the kapelica svete Elizabete has changed over time. The street is called Branitelja Dubrovnika. But access to the chapel lacks proper drainage. Rainwater enters the building. It now serves as a storage room.
The facade of the kapelica svete Elizabete is blackened by dampness and algae. Many tourists and locals pass by daily. They wonder about the respect shown to sacred buildings. It makes no difference who owns them.
Some people remember better times for the kapelica svete Elizabete. They suggest restoring its honor. The “III Dubrovački samodoprinos” could help. This fund could address the chapel’s dark facade and roof. The neglect has cast a shadow over the chapel.
Kapelica svete Elizabete deserves better. It is a reminder of the past. Its current state raises questions about our values. Let’s hope for its restoration soon. It would be a tribute to its history and importance.