San Nicolò

San Nicolò is a Romanesque church in Jesi with a three-nave layout that ends in three round apses. The building combines lower sections built in pure Romanesque style with Gothic additions made in later centuries.

The church was originally managed by the Knights Templar in the 12th century and later passed to the Brotherhood of Righteous Blood. The Carmelite Fathers eventually took over and continue to be associated with the building today.

The stone portal with its distinctive arch and the ribbed vaults in the central nave show clear Gothic influence added in the 13th century. These decorative elements shaped how the building looks and feels inside.

The building sits along Corso Matteotti with its left side facing Piazza Pergolesi, making it straightforward to locate. Since it now serves as a space for exhibitions and cultural events, checking what is on before visiting helps plan your time.

The artist Pietro da Rimini decorated the church with frescoes in the first half of the 14th century. Later renovations altered many of these original works, leaving only fragments visible to visitors today.

Location: Jesi

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.52039,13.24031

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41