The church was built in 1221, primarily using quarry stone from Bratislava’s quarries. The building was constructed in the Early Gothic style, modeled after Benedictine parish churches. It preserved its original character until the first third of the 20th century. The sanctuary features a cross-ribbed vault, which, along with the sacristy, has remained in its original state. A triumphal arch separates the nave from the sanctuary. A new, Late Gothic vault was constructed in 1480, though its craftsmanship was somewhat negligent. The sanctuary, sacristy, and tower date back to the 13th century, as do the walls of the main nave and parts of the side aisle walls, which were preserved as pillars up to a height of 3–4 meters, as evidenced by fragments of the original ribs. During the Turkish raids, the building was significantly damaged; the Gothic furnishings were destroyed, and the tower clock also fell victim to the attacks.
A major renovation was carried out during the time of Archbishop Csáky between 1751 and 1755. The Baroque furnishings from this period were used until the early 20th century. In the 18th century, an oratory was added to the sanctuary for Archbishop József Batthyány, where he performed his priestly duties during his stays in Biskupice. In 1794, the Ormosdy crypt and chapel, opening from the southern aisle, were completed. A significant restoration took place in 1889, during which magnificent stained-glass windows were installed in the sanctuary. In 1901, the Baroque altars were replaced with Neogothic ones, and other furnishings were also renewed.
The frescoes on the preserved walls were destroyed in the 1960s when the interior was repainted; the old plaster was removed without regard for the potential masterpieces hidden within its layers. There were three bells in the tower, two of which were taken during World War I; they were replaced in 1921 on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the founding of the St. Nicholas church community. In 2002, a damaged 300-kilogram bell was replaced with a modern one through donations from parishioners. The single-manual, 12-stop organ with pedals was built between 1910 and 1914 by the Bratislava organ builder Vince Mozsný. A complete reconstruction of this organ took place in 2014.
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