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19-JUN-2013

Pontresina.San Nicuḷ Reformed Church

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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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marie-jose wolff02-Aug-2013 19:24
beautiful clock tower, fine composition! V
Helen Betts02-Aug-2013 18:48
I like the composition with the mountain in the background. Quite an attractive tower as well. V.
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