Thursday, July 15, 2010

basilica of St. Nicholas in bari in italy

The basilica of St. Nicholas is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in Apulia. It was commissioned by Abbot Elia in 1087 and completed in 1197 as a place to preserve the remains of the Saint taken from Mira in Asia Minor, which are still here. The exterior is quite plain with two mismatched towers but the inside has a lavishly decorated 17th Century ceiling which depicts episodes from the life of Saint. The ciborium is the oldest of its kind in the region, and the seat of Sant’Elia is supported by grotesque figures and a lioness. If you are going to visit bari in italy then for staying in this place you can select cheap hotels in bari. As these hotels provide best discount rates on the booking and they also provide world class services to the customers.

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