Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Lecco, Italy
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a Neoclassical minor basilica in Lecco, Italy, and the main place of Catholic worship in the city. It stands in an elevated position on the remains of 14th-century city walls and is dedicated to San Nicolò, patron saint of sailors and boatmen. Its symbol is a very high bell tower, 96 metres (315 ft) tall, counted among the highest in Italy. The building dates from 1930 and is recognised as Italian national heritage.
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- Built
- Type
- church building, minor basilica, architectural ensemble
- Heritage
- Italian national heritage
- Place
- Lecco, Italy
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