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 […]

Catacombs of San Gennaro

The Catacombs of San Gennaro, located in Naples, represent one of the most important early Christian funerary complexes in Southern Italy. Situated in the Rione Sanità, these catacombs extend over two main levels, called San Gennaro Superiore and San Gennaro Inferiore, carved into tuff, a typical volcanic rock of the region. This vast underground labyrinth […]

Basilica of San Gennaro outside the walls

The Basilica of San Gennaro outside the walls, located in the Sanità district in Naples, is one of the oldest examples of early Christian architecture in the city, and a historically and culturally significant landmark. Founded in the 5th century, the basilica is located near the catacombs of San Gennaro, the burial place of the […]