San Nicola, Religious complex in Gangi, Italy.
The San Nicola church features three naves with five bays each, incorporating a Latin cross plan and a central dome above the structure.
The church structure dates back to 1500, with its bell tower established in 1429 through the incorporation of the Ventimiglia Tower.
The church crypt contains a collection of mummified clergy members from 1725 to 1872, displayed in individual niches with death masks.
San Nicola church stands in Piazza del Popolo of Gangi, offering visitors access to both its main religious spaces and historical crypt.
Dutch artist M.C. Escher created specific artworks in 1932 after visiting the church crypt and observing its preserved religious figures.
Location: Gangi, Sicily
Inception: 1500
Address: Piazza del Popolo - 90024 Gangi (PA)
GPS coordinates: 37.79697,14.20596
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:53
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