Museo Nicolaiano

Museum in Bari

Bari, Museo Nicolaiano
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The Museo Nicolaiano (Nicolaian Museum) showcases artistic works that are deeply connected to the centuries-old history of the basilica and the devotion of the faithful to Saint Nicholas. First opened in 2010, the museum underwent significant renovations and was reopened in May 2019 with an updated exhibition pathway.

The museum is spread across three levels. The ground floor features rooms that use objects, projections, and interactive installations to highlight three key periods in the history of the city and the basilica: antiquity, the Byzantine era, and the Romanesque period. On the lower level, visitors can view display cases filled with votive offerings, including those donated by the Orthodox community. The upper floor houses the museum’s treasury, where the objects are displayed without strict chronological order, instead focusing on showcasing the wealth of offerings made to the basilica and to Saint Nicholas over the centuries.

The Museo Nicolaiano appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Bari!

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Visiting Museo Nicolaiano

Hours:

Everyday 11.00-18.00;

Closed Wednesday


Price:

Free

Address: Museo Nicolaiano, Largo Papa Urbano II, Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

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