Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Guide
Photo: Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A great white Romanesque church with a gilded ceiling; in the crypt, the tomb of Saint Nicholas, visited by Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims alike.
A brief history
Bari sailors took the saint's bones from Myra in Turkey in 1087, and the church was built for them; yes, the saint behind Santa Claus.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning, then the crypt
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Bari Vecchia: The old town: alleys of pasta-makers, the basilica and the castle; lively at night.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
