Église Saint-Nicolas-en-Cité d'Arras, Neoclassical church in Arras, France.
Description
Église Saint-Nicolas-en-Cité is a neoclassical church in Arras featuring a formal front facade. Its entrance displays four Ionic columns supporting a triangular pediment, with a bell tower rising at the rear of the building.
History
Construction took place between 1839 and 1846 on the site of a former cathedral destroyed during the French Revolution. The new building thus resumed religious continuity at this location after a lengthy gap.
Culture
The name references Saint Nicholas and reflects the religious history of this location. Inside, visitors see artworks spanning centuries, including the 16th-century Claeissens Triptych that once hung in another abbey.
Practical
Access from central Arras is straightforward and visitors are generally welcome during regular hours. Check locally before visiting to learn if any services or events might affect access to the interior.
Did you know?
The organ was originally designed by J. Abbey and underwent a full reconstruction in 1984 after suffering damage. With 32 stops across two keyboards, it remains a significant instrument for musical and liturgical use.
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