Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari

Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Basilica di San Nicola
Side view with statue of St. Nicholas
Religion
AffiliationCatholic Church
ProvinceArchdiocese of Bari-Bitonto
RiteRoman Rite
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 Pontifical 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 Catholics and Orthodox Christians.