Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari

Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Basilica di San Nicola
Side view with statue of St. Nicholas
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceArchdiocese of Bari-Bitonto
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusPontifical minor basilica
Year consecrated1197
StatusActive
Location
LocationBari, Italy
Geographic coordinates41°7′48.94″N 16°52′13.01″E / 41.1302611°N 16.8702806°E / 41.1302611; 16.8702806
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleRomanesque
Groundbreaking1089
Completed1197
The interior.

The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Basilica of Saint Nicholas) is a church in Bari, southern Italy, that holds wide religious significance throughout Europe and the Christian world. The basilica is an important pilgrimage destination both for Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.