St. Nicholas' Church, Merano
The St. Nicholas' Church (Italian: Chiesa di San Nicolò; German: Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus) or Duomo di Merano is the parish church of the town of Merano in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
It was built in the 13th century[1] and dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the town. It is located at the end of the Laubengasse in the old town centre between the Domplatz and Pfarrplatz. The architectural style is mainly Gothic.[2]
The church consists of three naves. It has well-preserved stained glass windows, and a large rose window over a pointed arched portal, a number of wooden sculptures of saints and paintings that date from different periods. Of particular importance is the large altar and pulpit.
Outside is a tall clock tower with a sundial. Old tombstones line the walls and various paintings from the life of Jesus Christ.
Behind the church is St. Barbara's Chapel.[3][4]
Further reading
[edit]- Andergassen, Leo. Die Stadt-Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus in Meran. Tappeiner, 1994.
References
[edit]- ^ "Chiesa di San Nicolò". Religiana. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ Ferabecoli, Barbara (September 10, 2023). "Il Duomo di San Nicolò a Merano". Europa Cristiana. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Refurbishment of upper Piazza Duomo in Merano, South Tyrol". Archello. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Duomo di San Nicolò di Merano - Meraner Dom - Merano e Val d'Adige - giugno 2020". Pillole SudTirolesi. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
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