Church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio in Arco
The Church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, located on via dei Tribunali in the heart of Naples, is an extraordinary example of Baroque art and a place steeped in history and devotion. Founded in 1616 at the behest of noble Neapolitan families, such as the Mastrillo and Carafa families, the church […]
Church of Santa Chiara
The Basilica of Santa Chiara in Naples is a monument of great historical and artistic importance, being one of the most significant examples of Angevin Gothic architecture in the city. It was commissioned by Roberto d’Angiò and his wife Sancia di Maiorca in 1310, who entrusted the construction of the building to the architect Gagliardo […]
Church of San Pietro a Majella
The Church of San Pietro a Majella, located in the heart of Naples, is an emblem of the city’s Gothic architecture. Founded at the end of the 13th century on the initiative of Giovanni Pipino da Barletta, by the will of King Charles II of Naples, it stands on a site where two female monasteries […]
Church of San Giovanni Maggiore
The Church of San Giovanni Maggiore, located in the historic center of Naples, is one of the oldest and most fascinating testimonies of the city’s religious architecture. Founded presumably in the 6th century, it stands on a pre-existing pagan temple, perhaps dedicated to Hercules or Antinous. The church has undergone numerous reconstruction and restoration interventions […]
Church of Saints Philip and James
In the heart of Naples, along the historic Via San Biagio dei Librai, stands the Church of Saints Philip and James, a hidden treasure of art and history. This magnificent building, also known as the Church of the Silk Art, was built starting from 1591 at the behest of the powerful Corporation of the Silk […]
Church of the New Jesus
The Church of Gesù Nuovo, located in the square of the same name in the heart of Naples, is one of the most fascinating examples of Baroque religious architecture in the city. Originally a Renaissance palace of the Sanseverino family, the building was transformed into a church in 1584 by the Jesuits, maintaining the characteristic […]
Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore
The Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore is one of the most important and fascinating religious complexes in Naples, located in the heart of the historic center, in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Founded by the friars of the Order of the Dominicans, the church was built between 1283 and 1324 commissioned by Charles II of Anjou, […]
