San Nicolò dei Mendicoli
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| Church of San Nicolò dei Mendicoli | |
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Roman Catholic | |
| Province | Venice |
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| Location | Venice, Italy |
  Shown within Venice  San Nicolò dei Mendicoli (Italy) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°25′57″N 12°18′57″E / 45.4325°N 12.3159°E |
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| Type | Church |
San Nicolò dei Mendicoli ("Saint Nicholas of the Beggars") is a church, which is located in the sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice.
History
The islet where the original church was located previously housed poor fishermen, hence the addition of mendicoli ("beggars") to the name of San Nicolò. From then on, the inhabitants were called Nicolotti. The present structure dates from about the 12th century, with frequent reconstructions. The present bell tower was added in 1764 to replace an older one.
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Saint Nicholas 13th century. -
Porch of the north entrance, added in the 15th century. -
Bell tower of the thirteenth century.
The entrance lies on the right of the nave. The nave is bordered by peculiar
The church and its interiors were used extensively in the 1973 Nick Roeg film Don't Look Now.
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Interior -
High Altar -
Ceilling by Francesco Montemezzano. -
Organ -
Baptismal font -
The right chapel
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References
- Manno, Antonio (2004). The Rizzoli Art Guides (ed.). The Treasures of Venice. New York: Rizzoli International Publications. pp. 538–539.
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