Interesting Places: Padua Chapel near Festina

Have you been to the Padua Chapel near Festina (map)? It’s billed as the “Smallest Church in the World,” although after a quick look in RoadsideAmerica, there may be other contenders. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting place to visit in Iowa.

Built 1885-86, St. Anthony of Padua Chapel by the Johann Gaertner family is located southwest of Festina in Winneshiek County, Iowa. The tiny privately owned chapel is open to the public at no cost during daylight hours.

photo on flickr by Homemade

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