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Basilicata di San Nicola
The most holy spot in the city, the Basilicata di San Nicola was built in the 12th century to house the remains of St. Nicholas, the inspiration for jolly ol' St. Nick, otherwise known as Santa Claus. Sailors from Bari stole the bones from Myra, in what is now Turkey, and they are reputed to still retain their mysterious healing powers. Pilgrims visit the basilica regularly from Russia, Greece and the Balkans, as St. Nicholas is especially important to their faith.
Address: Piazza San Nicola Bari BA Italy
 +39 (0) 80 5737111
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