Basilica of Saint Nicholas built

1001 CE.

Shown on the map at 41.130°, 16.870°.

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 shrine is designated a basilica by the privilege of immemorial status. It is an important pilgrimage destination both for Catholics and Orthodox Christians.

Text from the Wikipedia article Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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