San Nicolò dei cordari, Medieval church in Syracuse, Italy
The San Nicolò dei Cordari church features a rectangular layout measuring 16 by 8 meters with two pointed arch portals and a small semicircular apse.
Built during the Norman period after Arab rule, the church stands on the site of an early Christian basilica and incorporates ancient Roman water reservoirs beneath.
The church received its name from the rope makers who worked in the adjacent Neapolis quarries and were granted use of the building in 1577.
The interior now houses a photographic museum displaying historical images of archaeological monuments located throughout the Syracuse park complex.
Underground water channels beneath the church supplied water to the Roman amphitheater for naval battle reenactments during ancient times.
Location: Syracuse
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.07553,15.27814
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:50
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