Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari
Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari, Catholic co-cathedral in central Alicante, Spain.
The Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari is a Catholic church in central Alicante with a distinctive blue dome and a Latin cross floor plan. Its interior is organized around six side chapels surrounding the apse, each reflecting different architectural influences from various periods.
Construction began in 1613 on the foundations of a former mosque and was completed in 1660 under the direction of architect Agustín Bernardino. This transformation reflects the religious and urban changes that Alicante experienced during the 17th century.
The building shows layers of different periods that visitors can read through its spaces. You notice how these different styles work together as you walk through, creating a sense of how the place has been added to over time.
The church is open to visitors on weekday afternoons and evenings, with extended hours on Sundays when religious services take place. You should check the exact times before visiting and be prepared for occasional closures due to religious events or ceremonies.
The two main facades of the temple present themselves completely differently, with the eastern side appearing austere and the southern side decorated with Ionic columns. This contrast was intentional and makes the building look distinctly different depending on where you approach it from around the city.
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