Sansevero Chapel Museum
The Sansevero Chapel, located in the heart of the historic center of Naples, is one of the most fascinating artistic and cultural treasures of the city. Founded in 1590 by the Duke of Torremaggiore, Giovanni Francesco di Sangro, the chapel was created as a sign of gratitude for a miraculous healing attributed to the intercession […]
Gallery Umberto I
The Galleria Umberto I in Naples is an extraordinary example of 19th-century architecture, located right in front of the Teatro San Carlo. Built between 1887 and 1890, this gallery was an integral part of the extensive city redevelopment project known as the “Risanamento”, an ambitious plan of reconstruction and urban renewal that lasted until the […]
Pignasecca Market
La Pignasecca is the oldest and most characteristic open-air market in Naples, located in the heart of the historic center, precisely in the Montesanto district. This market is not just a place of commerce, but represents a microcosm of Neapolitan life, where centuries-old traditions blend with the lively daily life of the city. The origins […]
Monastery of Santa Chiara
The Basilica of Santa Chiara, located in the heart of Naples, is a monastic complex of extraordinary historical and artistic importance. Built between 1310 and 1330 by the will of Roberto d’Angiò and his wife Sancia di Maiorca, the basilica is a remarkable example of Provençal Gothic architecture. The complex includes the church, a monastery […]
Fountain of the Giant
The Fountain of the Giant, also known as the Fountain of the Immacolatella, is a monumental work from the 17th century located in Naples, near Castel dell’Ovo, on the picturesque promenade of via Partenope. This fountain is a representative example of Mannerist art, with a design articulated through three round arches, decorated with heraldic symbols […]
Neptune Fountain
The Fountain of Neptune, currently located in Piazza Municipio in Naples, is one of the most fascinating monumental works in the city, not only for its artistic beauty, but also for its rich history of relocations and transformations. Originally commissioned during the rule of the Spanish viceroy Enrique de Guzmán, Count of Olivares, the fountain […]
Fountain of the Spinacorona
The Fountain of Spinacorona, also known as the “Fountain of the Zizze”, is one of the most unique fountains in Naples, located in the heart of the historic center of the city. Leaning against the wall of the church of Santa Caterina della Spina Corona, the fountain represents an interesting example of how the sacred […]
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità
The Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, located in the district of the same name in Naples, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, rich in history and art. Founded in the 17th century above the ancient catacombs of San Gaudioso, the church represents a symbol of popular devotion and religious fervor in the city. The […]
Naples Cathedral
The Cathedral of Naples, also known as the Naples Cathedral, is one of the most important and iconic monuments of the city. Dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of San Gennaro, in honor of the patron saint of Naples. The construction of the cathedral, begun in the 13th […]
Church of Santa Maria Donnaregina Vecchia
The Church of Santa Maria Donnaregina Vecchia is an extraordinary example of Gothic architecture in Naples, located in the heart of the historic center. Founded in the 14th century, the church owes its construction to Queen Maria of Hungary, wife of Charles II of Anjou, who wanted to erect a new religious building for the […]
