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20-JUN-2015

Pontresina

San Nicuḷ Reformed Church
This church is located in Via Maistra in the part of the village called Laret, and today it is where the Reformed Church congregation holds regular services. It was constructed in its present form in 1640, but it must date back to pre-Reformation times due to its name "San Nicuḷ".
During the village fire in Laret in 1720, the building was partially destroyed by the flames. Unfortunately, many municipal documents were also lost in the fire. The church building and the steeple resemble the church in Celerina. Since its restoration after the fire, the octagonal top of the steeple has looked like an onion-shaped hood. Old engravings reveal that the steeple used to be located right in Via Maistra. It is not clear why the steeple was moved in 1887.

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Jeff Real25-Jul-2020 13:28
What a very nicely captured scene!
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gerard belbeoch20-Jul-2015 19:47
belle vision de Pontresina
Yvonne05-Jul-2015 11:26
Immaculately maintained... a beautiful image, so amazing to read your notes and realise
how old it is! v
Graeme05-Jul-2015 10:46
I like this beautiful little white washed church and its tower, José. V
laine05-Jul-2015 10:39
A very ornate church steeple and a very nicely composed image to show it's grand features, Jose. V
Ursula Miller05-Jul-2015 09:52
Nice composition, José. Without people and the daily business it looks so clean. V
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