Chiesa di San Nicola, Catholic church in Cosenza, Italy.
The chiesa di San Nicola is a church in Cosenza located between the historic center and newer areas of the city, standing on Francescantonio Nolè square. The building features modern architecture with bronze panels and mosaic work as design elements.
The original building was damaged by World War II bombings in 1943 and initially reconstructed before being completely demolished in 1961. A new structure was then built on the same site and shapes the square today.
The church displays eight oil paintings showing scenes from Saint Nicholas's life, created by Domenico Oranges in the mid-18th century. These works are a central part of how the interior tells the story of the saint through art.
The church sits on an elevated square and is accessible from different streets, making it easy to find in this part of the city. Walking to the site is straightforward and the surrounding area offers clear reference points for getting around.
Architect Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo designed the new building and integrated bronze panels by Tommaso Gismondi and mosaics by Franco d'Urso. This collaboration between different artists remains visible in the building's details today.
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