Bari: St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour Bari: St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Group Tour
ID: GYG430318-775255
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Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Discover the St. Nicholas Basilica and explore the crypt on a guided tour. Appreciate the paintings that decorate the ceiling, and visit the crypt that contains the relics of Saint Nicholas.
Visit the St. Nicholas Basilica in Bari, an important pilgrimage destination. Admire the sculptures above the entrance and then step inside to witness the amazing art on the ceiling, which is adorned with paintings. Follow your guide to the underground crypt that houses the relics of Saint Nicholas. Start outside and see the wide limestone facade decorated with many ornamental details, including the sculptures above the Portal of the Lions. Then, go inside the church and observe the granite columns as you walk under the arches which separate the presbytery from the rest of the church.
Next, admire the carved and gilded ceiling, decorated with 17th-century paintings. Afterward, descend to the crypt, an underground church that contains the relics of Saint Nicholas, whose remains rest here. This crypt inspired the legend of a Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus on the cross.
Highlights
- Visit the St. Nicholas Basilica and see an important pilgrimage destination
- Learn about St. Nicholas from your expert tour guide who will take you around
- Walk underneath the arches inside the nave as you explore the church
- Look up at the 17th-century paintings which decorate the ceiling of the church
- Finish up your visit inside the crypt that contains the relics of Saint Nicholas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Opening hours are subject to change
If you wish for a private or group tour, please select the appropriate option
The guide will be waiting for you near the statue of St. Nicholas, clearly visible from the square.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the basilica
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
