| San Nicolas Church | |
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| San Nicolas de Tolentino Church | |
| Dimiao Church | |
 Church facade in 2023 | |
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| 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 Church, also 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]
References[edit]
- ^ 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[edit]
Media related to Dimiao Church at Wikimedia Commons
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