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Church of St Nicholas in Mazzano Romano: a 15th-century triptych in a post-war church
Located in the centre of Mazzano Romano (province of Rome), the Church of San Nicola di Bari is a building erected in the 1950s thanks to funding from both the government and local citizens. It is based on a design by engineer Pintonello. It took about ten years to build.
What to see inside
The interior features a single nave, side chapels, and a semicircular apse with a conch (semi-dome). The roof is supported by wooden trusses. The entrance is made up of three exposed brick arches. Side niches house secondary altars. The Stations of the Cross are rendered on ceramic tiles produced by the Art School of Civita Castellana. The oldest piece is a 15th-century triptych depicting Christ, St Nicholas, and St Benedict, three figures painted on a gold background.
Modern interventions
In 2011, conservative work was ere carried out on the load-bearing walls and the trusses. Specific work was performed at the base of the bell gable to widen its support surface.
