The Rothko Chapel, was founded in 1971 as an sanctuary available to all people of every belief. They have gorgeous paintings of American abstract at the entrance and walkway that will take your breath away. Thousands of visitors come each year, of every faith from all parts of the world, just to see how the chapel looks and makes you feel upon entering it. It gets support from the neighborhood and has become a spiritual landmark.
The Rothko Chapel has also become a rallying place for all people concerned with peace, freedom, and social justice throughout the world. So at any moment you can see hundreds of people gathering there for an important cause. Every two year the Chapel gives out the human rights award to one person or group to honor those who are willing to risk their lives to promote human rights for all people. The recipient receives a cash prize of $20,000.
So when you are in the area this is a must see Chapel that should be on your list!
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