San Nicola, Sant'Angelo in Pontano

San Nicola is a Roman Catholic church and former convent located in the town of Sant'Angelo in Pontano, province of Macerata, region of Marche, Italy.

History

The church and convent, dedicated to St Nicholas of Tolentino, were erected in the 13th century by the Augustinian order, but refurbished over the centuries. In the church is a cycle of frescoes by Domenico Malpiedi and a number of altarpieces along with elegant wooden choir stalls.[1] In 1600, a chapel dedicated to the saint, and holding his relics, was erected in a Baroque style.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Comune of Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Tourism entry.
  2. ↑ Il sesto centenario di San Nicola da Tolentino: periodico mensile religioso 1899-1905, published by Francesco Filelfo Tip, in Tolentino (October 1900), page 175.

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