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21-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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Dave Berry11-Jul-2015 08:18
"Stunning" doesn't do this shot justice. The beautiful church tower framed against that brooding sky is fantastic. One of my favorites! V!
Pieter Bos09-Jul-2015 19:26
Great atmosphere in this beautiful image! ~V
Bobby M07-Jul-2015 20:08
The dramatic sky adds a sense of mystery.Nice compo.V
Ceya07-Jul-2015 16:18
Dramatic sky, great mood! V
hamery07-Jul-2015 10:37
Superb evening capture with the dramatic sky ; Nice pov, Jose. V
Julie Oldfield07-Jul-2015 02:47
Great lowlight image. Great mood. V
Anna & Christian RECK06-Jul-2015 20:22
On this terrific cloudy sky, this white church spire is even more beautiful! BV. Anna
Carol Rollins06-Jul-2015 18:15
A wonderfully dramatic image Jose.
Richard Townsend06-Jul-2015 17:36
Excellent use of that moody sky as a backdrop to the church spire. V
Graeme06-Jul-2015 17:29
I like the church spire and clock.V
Helen Betts06-Jul-2015 16:40
Such an attractive steeple, and beautifully framed by that dramatic sky. V.
Jim Coffman06-Jul-2015 16:30
A very nice capture,Jose!
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