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Cave Church of Saint Nicolò 'Inferiore'

Chiesa Rupestre di San Nicolò Inferiore
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Piazzetta Grimaldi, 97015, Modica, Sicily ItalyMap
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  • AMsays
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    Intruding on a Secret Place

    Hard to find church in Lower Modica is the oldest church in the city. Discovered by local scholar Duccio Belgiorno in 1987. It is a mere 45 m2 in a cave used as a clearing room. A single nave church w...

    Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
  • hermans993
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    Amazing cave church, historic heritage from 12th century. Incredible fresco’s from 14th century.

    Amazing cave church, historic heritage from 12th century. Incredible fresco’s from 14th century. Pictures allowed so this beats Matera.

    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
  • Chrisgale
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    Lovely

    Beautiful rock church only discovered in 1987. Atmospheric with some well preserved frescoes. Very proud and friendly staff, small entrance fee. Bit hard to find but work it. Dates back to the ...

    Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019
  • Alicia W
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    Must see!

    It's hard to believe that this was discovered by chance by a boy playing football! Imagine retrieving your ball behind a garage and finding this! Must see! 2.50 Euro for adults, 1.50 for seniors and c...

    Reviewed on Apr 2, 2019
  • Hitchcock2
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    Nothing Inferior About This Chiesa:)

    One could easily miss this tiny church if not looking specifically for it. After visiting so many breathtakingly beautiful baroque churches the sheer simplicity of this church hewn into the rocks and ...

    Reviewed on Oct 18, 2018
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