Basilica di San Nicola
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Basilica of Saint Nicholas) is a church in Bari, southern Italy, that holds wide religious significance throughout Europe and the Christian world. The basilica is an important pilgrimage destination both for Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
| Basilica of Saint Nicholas Basilica di San Nicola | |
|---|---|
Side view with statue of St. Nicholas | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Pontifical minor basilica |
| Year consecrated | 1197 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bari, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°7′48.94″N 16°52′13.01″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Groundbreaking | 1089 |
| Completed | 1197 |
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