San Nicolas Church (Dimiao)
Roman Catholic church in Bohol, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Location | Dimiao, Bohol |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasures |
Architectural type | Church building |
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Province | Cebu |
Archdiocese | Cebu |
Diocese | Tagbilaran |
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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]