The Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci, Trieste, Italy, is a historical

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built in 1784-1787 and re designed by architect Matteo Pertsch. The building is also known as the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicholas and Most Holy Trinity. The iconostasis was painted by

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Description

The church is made up of a single-nave building with a basilica skeleton. The interior of the church is dominated by a richly golden and

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iconostasis which, as is usual in oriental churches, separates the

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from the nave. Another famous painter associated with the church was Efstathios Karousos.

Gallery

Image:Chiesa di San Nicolò dei Greci - panoramio.jpg, Interior of the church

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nicolò dei Greci Buildings and structures in Trieste Greek Orthodox churches in Italy Churches completed in 1820 1820 establishments in Italy