点评:We visited the Church of San Nicolás, and it is every bit as stunning as you could imagine. During our stay in Valencia we saw several churches, including the cathedral and its tower, but this hidden gem was by far the highlight, perhaps even the most beautiful church we’ve ever visited, including the Sistine Chapel itself.
The ceiling is a true wonder: intricate, vibrant frescoes that seem to come alive above you. The light show enhances the experience even further, illuminating details of the artwork and immersing you in the stories they tell. Alongside this, the ticket cost includes an audio guide and there was also an additional projected short presentation about the characteristics / qualities that defined this saint in one of the curtained alcoves and there were large interactive screens allowing visitors to explore the history of the church across the centuries.
Overall, the way this church has embraced technology is a very fresh approach to engaging the public in religious and cultural spaces, and it will definitely appeal to a wide audience, especially younger, more tech-savvy visitors.
We didn’t see this church on a tour and whilst tours that include this fabulous church are possible, it’s definitely not necessary, and we didn’t miss out by going on our own. In fact, we possibly gained, as we could experience it at our own pace and even spend time in the chapel for quiet reflection – something a tour would rarely allow given timings and group needs. Don’t feel you need to be on a tour to enjoy this church, you absolutely don’t.
If you’re going to Valencia, San Nicolás is an absolute must-see. You will not be disappointed.
翻译:我们参观了圣尼古拉斯教堂,它的美超乎你的想象。在瓦伦西亚期间,我们参观了几座教堂,包括大教堂及其塔楼,但这座隐藏的瑰宝绝对是亮点,甚至可能是我们参观过的最美的教堂,包括西斯廷教堂本身。
教堂的天花板堪称奇迹:错综复杂、色彩鲜艳的壁画仿佛在你上方栩栩如生。灯光秀进一步提升了参观体验,照亮了艺术品的细节,让你沉浸在它们讲述的故事中。除此之外,门票还包含语音导览,并在一个带帘的壁龛中播放一段关于这位圣人特征/品质的投影短片,以及大型互动屏幕,让游客可以探索教堂跨越几个世纪的历史。
总而言之,这座教堂对科技的运用是一种非常新颖的方式,它让公众能够参与到宗教和文化空间中,一定会吸引更广泛的受众,尤其是年轻且更精通科技的游客。
我们没有参加旅行团参观这座教堂。虽然可以参加包含这座宏伟教堂的旅行团,但这绝对没有必要,而且我们自己去也没有错过。事实上,我们可能还收获颇丰,因为我们可以按照自己的节奏体验它,甚至可以在教堂里静静地沉思——考虑到时间和团体需求,旅行团很少允许这样做。不要觉得非得参加旅行团才能欣赏这座教堂,绝对不需要。
如果你要去瓦伦西亚,圣尼古拉斯教堂绝对不容错过。你不会失望的。