Church of San Niccolò al Carmine
Exterior Architecture
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The church was built in the thirteenth century, maybe over an older pre-existing church, and through the centuries has been object of restoration and reconstructions, which have altered its original appearance to its present one. The bare brick exterior reflects the simplicity of the friars’ life. The hut shape of the façade is a typical feature of Carmelite architecture, with a central oculus . . .