Concatedral de San Nicolás

Alicante, Spain

The Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas was built between 1613 and 1662. It was designed between 1610 and 1615 by Agustín Bernardino, a student of Juan de Herrera, and was constructed over an ancient mosque. The older cloister was built originally in the 15th century in Valencian Gothic style.

The cathedral has a Latin cross plan, though the transepts are quite short. Flanking the nave are six interconnecting side chapels and an ambulatory around the apse. A blue dome rises 45 meters above the crossing. The chapel of Holy Communion, configured as a small Greek cross-planned temple, is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of the Spanish Baroque.

The external appearance of the cathedral is quite sober. The main facade located on the east side is of the Doric order, and the one built on the south side is of Ionic order.

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Founded: 1613-1662
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Geoff Pope (5 months ago)
Beautiful cathedral, the peace and tranquillity of which could have been enjoyed had it not been for a man using a vacuum cleaner around the altar. Why not clean when the cathedral is closed to the public? Interesting cathedral organ.
M Jones (6 months ago)
A wonderful free concert given last night at the cathedral and to see such fantastic local talent drawn from the university of Alicante. A magnificent venue for the works of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach and Albinoni.
Thomas Vermeulen (9 months ago)
Well preserved (or recently restored?) Definitely more modern than expected. No fancy details. Rather basic from the outside. Doesn't stand out amongst the surrounding buildings.
I am Q (2 years ago)
Seems to have a lot to say about the past. This is an amazing building, a living history! Unfortunately, I visited the place on a Sunday afternoon, and it was closed. This huge building is surrounded by other buildings and it is easy to miss it. My experience from seeing it from the outside can be summed up in three words; simple, elegant and magnificent ?
Rikesh Patel (2 years ago)
The views are amazing! Definitely need to visit here if you are near by. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of up heel walking.
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