San Nicolas Church (Dimiao)
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San Nicolas Church | |
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San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church | |
Dimiao Church | |
![]() Church facade in 2023 | |
Location in the Visayas | |
9°36′19″N 124°09′41″E / 9.60524°N 124.16135°E | |
Location | Dimiao, Bohol |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasures |
Architectural type | Church building |
Administration | |
Province | Cebu |
Archdiocese | Cebu |
Diocese | Tagbilaran |
The San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church, commonly known as the Dimiao Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Dimiao, Bohol, Philippines.[1] It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
Built between 1797 and 1815, the church exhibits characteristics of Baroque architecture with Muslim influence.[2] The church complex is recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure.[3]
The church was damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake.[1][4][needs update]
References
- ^ a b Reyes, Shiela (April 13, 2017). "Historical Bohol churches over 3 years since earthquake". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Chiu, Rey Anthony (October 10, 2023). "Dimiao opts for eco-tourism boosting revenue generation". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Minor Basilica of San Sebastian now a national cultural treasure: report". ABS-CBN News. December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spain, Vatican may help restore churches". The Philippine Star. October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
External links
Media related to Dimiao Church at Wikimedia Commons
- San Nicolas Church on Facebook
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