Tourist Attractions & Monuments Naples

Its construction decided in 1647, on the donation of Giovan Battista Burgo, began only 35 years later. The façade was redesigned in the th century and was designed by Solimena. Great wealth of works of art, mainly the th and th centuries. Among the many paintings are the Virgin, Saint Peter and Saint Paul de Solimena, the Death of Saint Nicholas de De Matteis, and The Marriage of the Virgin of De Maio.

Church with three naves, carried out between 1619 and 1660 according to the plans of De Fanzago and Mattia Preti, originally rebuilt in the th century. It also houses some very beautiful works, such as the Virgin at the Rosary and the Trinity and the saints, Luca Giordano. The monumental cloister is worth a visit.

Located in the heart of Federico II University, this early th-century church in a unique Latin Cross is enriched by beautiful polychrome marbles. Dominating the altar of the right transept, a painting of Cesare Fracanzano appearing the appearance of the Virgin to Saint François Saverio. See also Saint Ignatius of Solimena. Made from 1587 to 1590, the ceiling of the church, carved and gilded, is decorated with three Flemish paintings.

Designed by De Fanzago in 1653, she presents herself as a monumental arc of triumph, covered with marble and piperno (gray stone). Its semi-circular eardrum is decorated with a large crown and a plaque dedicated to Philippe II.

The name of the church corresponds to the sponsors (second half of the th century). The entrance of the church is marked by a two-ramps staircase. In the unique nave, admire the works by Luca Giordano, Les Saints and La Trinité. Also note the beauty of the marbles, perfect illustration of the history of baroque.

Built in 1602 on the plans of Sylvester Cordella, the church, dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo, was completed in 1621 by the Cistercian monks who added a convent. Ordered interior in elliptical form. Note the beautiful Marbre marble crucifix.

It is certainly the most beautiful fountain of Naples, built in honour of Spanish viceroy Enrico Guzman. Prestigious example of urban remodelling of the city in the 17th century made according to the drawings of Giovanni Domenico of Auria, it will eventually remodelled by Domenico Fontana. Large group of circular composed of four series of steps at the base. Balustrades decorated with lions. The marine nymphs, riders, the satyrs and tritons are signed Pietro Bernini. Naccherino meanwhile made Neptune at the trident.

Visit on request from the technical office of the university. Founded around 1293, the church is rebuilt in a more baroque style. The façade, however, features Renaissance elements, as its pronaos wraparound of columns and surmounted by the pediment. A single nave largely coloured by the numerous polychrome marbles.

Basilica built on the foundations of an ancient temple dedicated to Diane, it probably dates from Life or th century. Its three naves end on three semi-circular apses. Non-homogeneous pavement mainly in cosmédine mosaic (th century). Admire the numerous frescoes of Byzantine influence, illustrating episodes of the Bible.

This city will have a destiny similar to that of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The fertility of its land and the abundance of drinking water reserves have always made it attractive over the centuries.

Located near Pompeii, the site is now included in the town of Torre Annunziata. As a victim of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79, this quarter occupied by the great Roman aristocrats and practitioners will be updated during archaeological excavations in 1964. See in particular the monumental villa Poppea. Wraparound by a beautiful garden and an elegant portico, the whole had 94 rooms. Paintings and sculptures of all beauty.

Work of Sanfelice, this church depends on the complex of the military college founded by the Marquis della Valle. The interior is one of the most complete examples of the sacred Neapolitan art of the eighteenth century.

Built in 1581 on the plans of Giovan Battista Lavagna, the church is enlarged and embellished in the seventeenth century.