Basilica of Saint Nicholas
A Romanesque basilica in old Bari built to hold the relics of Saint Nicholas, brought here by sailors from Myra in 1087. It is a place of pilgrimage for both Catholic and Orthodox Christians.
- Where
- Bari, Apulia, Italy
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 41.1303, 16.8703
Get the Basilica of Saint Nicholas stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Basilica of Saint Nicholas. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Apulia volume with your photos and a note.
Near Basilica of Saint Nicholas
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Sassi di Matera 56 km
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Questions
Where is Basilica of Saint Nicholas?
Basilica of Saint Nicholas is in Bari, Apulia, Italy. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Polignano a Mare (33 km), Trulli of Alberobello (49 km), Castel del Monte (50 km).
How do I get the Basilica of Saint Nicholas stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Basilica of Saint Nicholas and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Apulia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Basilica of Saint Nicholas before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Apulia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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